SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FOUR BELLY RAMEN AND SUSHI.

BEAT. 29/100

3227 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 16, 2018 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Mar 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND SUSHI WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE INSIDE COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PREPARED FOOD/READY TO EAT FOOD STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS. SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE FOR SUSHI INSIDE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 10
2018
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND SUSHI WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE INSIDE COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PREPARED FOOD/READY TO EAT FOOD STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS. SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE FOR SUSHI INSIDE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 2
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE OIL AND DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE HOOD SURROUNDING THE VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE HOOD.

MAY 25
2017
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1734993 DATED 3/29/17 NOT CORRECTED: #32- RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

OBSERVED MULTI-USE AND SINGLE USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL UTENSILS MUST BE STORED INVERTED OR WITH THEIR HANDLES PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER.

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

OBSERVED A LARGE POT IN EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE PROPERLY WASHED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR THE DISH MACHINE. ALL EQUIPMENT UTENSILS USED IN FOOD SERVICE MUST BE ABLE TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZE WITH THE DISH WASHING FACILITIES THAT ARE ON SITE. OBSERVED A WOVEN, WICKER BASKET THAT IS USED FOR STEAMING STICKY RICE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST CLEAN YELLOWISH STAINS FROM CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP.

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE OIL AND DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE HOOD SURROUNDING THE VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE HOOD.

MAR 29
2016
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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

RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. SHELVING UNDER THE FRONT PREP HOT WATER DISPENSER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LID OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINER CRACKED AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN.

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

FLOOR INSIDE THE FRONT CABINETS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOODEN WALL/FRAME SURROUNDING REAR EXIT DOOR MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED AND MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A SEALANT ON SAME WOOD.

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

DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM AND ABOVE THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

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

BASEMENT FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED CLEAN, ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

KITCHEN WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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