FRIENDS SUSHI.

Chicago Health Dept

710 N RUSH ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

29 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

100

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 30

2026

FAIL 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREAS SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN ALL PREP AREAS SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS GARBAGE AREA ALLEY GROUND LITTERED WITH FOOD/GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER ALLEY GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS AND GREASE CONTAINER BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE ALL FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

NOV 3

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 3 POUNDS EGGROLLS, 6 POUNDS SHRIMP, 1 POUND RICE ( $70) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 18

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 0 violations

MAR 12

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: SALMON AT 58.6F, WHITE TUNA AT 49.6F, YELLOW TAIL AT 50.7F, MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $350.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 60F AT 1 OF 2 SUSHI DISPLAY CASES. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED."

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP/ DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 7

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handler at sushi station not wearing an effective hair restraint. instructed to wear.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Large spoons kept in a standing water container, instructed to keep in a dry clean container.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

No sink stoppers at 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

No allergen training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.

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JUN 12

2023

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES' DRINKS WITHOUT LIDS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIND DISNATED SPACE AS WELL AS LIDS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION WHILE DRINKING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED PACKAGD AND CANNED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF CABINETS LOCATED IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED IN PROHIBITED AREA SUCH AS TOILET ROOMS IN ORDER TO PREVENTS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN APPROPRIATE AREA.

MAY 10

2023

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES' DRINKS WITHOUT LIDS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIND DISNATED SPACE AS WELL AS LIDS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION WHILE DRINKING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAY 2

2023

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES' DRINKS WITHOUT LIDS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIND DISNATED SPACE AS WELL AS LIDS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION WHILE DRINKING.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS, 1 LB COOKED RICE @78.4F, 1.5LBS SALMON @55.0F, 1.5LB COOKED MUSHROOM @63.5F, 2LBS YAKISOBA SAUCE @78.2, 2 LBS TERIYAKI SAUCE @81.3F,15LBS ALL STORED INSIDE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN PREP AREA, AND 15LBS OF MISO PASTE @79.0F STORED UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHAGER TO STORE ALL COLD TCS ITEMS AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION TO MEASURE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIROITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

NOV 28

2022

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hands washing signs in employees toilet room, instructed to install.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non-food grade paper towels ( recycled paper ) used between layers of food, instructed to use food grade paper.

NOV 24

2021

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE FRONT SUSHI/RAW FISH DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

Minor Food Temperature

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND HOT HOLDING UNIT CONTAINING SUSHI RICE AND OTHER CONTAINERS OF FOOD (DRY GOODS) BEING STORED DIRECTY ON THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRT/OLD FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS, WALLBASES, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, AND ON SHELVING IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREPARATION AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON EXHAUST FAN IN RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN.

NOV 16

2021

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COOLER. FOUND RAW SHRIMP AT 48 F, COOKED RICE AT 46 F, RAW SOFT SHELL CRAB AT 46 F, DUMPLINGS AT 45 F, AND TOFU AT 48 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Minor Food Temperature

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND HOT HOLDING UNIT CONTAINING SUSHI RICE AND OTHER CONTAINERS OF FOOD (DRY GOODS) BEING STORED DIRECTY ON THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOOR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND AN EMPLOYEES OPEN BEVERAGE STORED IN A COOLER ABOVE PREPPED FOODS. MUST STORED PERSONAL BEVERAGES AWAY FROM FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRT/OLD FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS, WALLBASES, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, AND ON SHELVING IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREPARATION AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE TRUE COOLER. MUST REPAIR HOLE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON EXHAUST FAN IN RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5/20/2021 REPORT 2510027 NOT CORRECTED; #51 (5-205.15) HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO COOKS LINE IS IS DISREPAIR. SINK LEAKS FROM DRAIN PIPE AND IS CURRENTLY NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. AN ADDITIONAL WORKING HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE THAT EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY USE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

MAY 20

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO COOKS LINE IS IS DISREPAIR. SINK LEAKS FROM DRAIN PIPE AND IS CURRENTLY NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. AN ADDITIONAL WORKING HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE THAT EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY USE.

MAY 13

2021

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RAW EGGS, TOFU) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN PEPSI COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION; 15 LBS OF RAW EGGS AT 48.3 F AND 2 LBS OF TOFU AT 50.3 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $70. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. NO INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND DUSTY VENTS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND GLASS LIGHT BULBS OVER CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS OR SWITCH TO LED PLASTIC LIGHTBULBS.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).

NOV 19

2020

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

STYROFOAM DISPOSABLE CUPS USE AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER CONTAINERS.

JUL 31

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

- NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

- NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

- MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

- UNABLE TO OBSERVE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. -

Minor Employee Hygiene

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

- OBSERVED WIPING RAGS STORED ON THE HANDWASH SINK AND ON THE COUNTER. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL RAGS IN BUCKETS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE. -

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

- OBSERVED KNIVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA STORED BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF THE COOLER AND THE COUNTER IN BETWEEN USE. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION THAT PREVENTS EXPOSURE TO POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION IN BETWEEN USE. -

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED THE SOUP/PREP AREA DOES NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH LIGHTING. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING AT 20 FOOT CANDLES OR GREATER IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED THE LIGHT BURNT OUT INSIDE THE COOLER IN THE SOUP/PREP AREA OBSERVED SOME BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

- OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES MISSING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

APR 24

2018

PASS · 0 violations

APR 17

2018

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN HOOD FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 19

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE, FOUND MAIN PREP COOLER AT 52.4F, COOLER IS USED TO STORE FISH AND BEEF, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COOLER TEMP AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROEPR TEMPERATURE, FOUND 30LBS OF BEEF, FISH AND CHICKEN STORED AT SAID COOLER AT 50.3F, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AT 40F OR LOWER, CRITITCAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $500

Minor Sanitation

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

SHELVES NOT CLEAN INSIDE COOLERS , INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL PLATE COVERINGS NOT SEALED AROUND EDGES PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

MAR 20

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTEDTION, OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE PLACEING A BOX WITH SOILD BOTTOM ON CUTTING BOARD IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO PLACE SOILED SURFACES ON CUTTING BOARD. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP ON SITE FOR LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SALT TUB ), INSTRUCTED TO LABEL

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS ON PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

NOV 21

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HANDLED SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE HANDLE LYING DOWN IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLED SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT FROST BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR WALLS OF THE MINI REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR UNDER THE HOT HOLDING AREA IN THE WAITER STATION IN BETWEEN THE TWO MAIN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILDUP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST FIX OR REPLACE THE CEILING VENT IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM THAT IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONING AT THIS TIME.

MAR 4

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE RAW FOODS BELOW READY TO EAT FOODS AT ALL TIMES. ALL RAW FOOD WAS STILL IN PACKAGAGE, UNOPENED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 14

2015

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 18

2015

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED DISH WASHER WASHING DISHES IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH O PPM CONCENTRATION OF CHEMICAL SANITIZING RINSE IN RINSE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO USE SANITIZING RINSE WITH PROPER CONCENTRATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL PACKAGES OF RAW MEAT (PORK, CHICKEN AND BEEF)NOT PROTCTED FROM CONTAMINATION IN CLEAR PLASTIC BAGS STORED IN SAME PAN IN MEAT JUICES AND BLOOD IN 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS SPILLED OVER TOP AND LID. MUST MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA AND AT REAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLUTTER AT EXTERIOR OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO STAIRS WHERE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND ICE MACHINE ARE STORED, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 23

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER FRYER AND COOK LINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

JUL 11

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50.3F WITH NON POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE (WHOLE VEGETABLES). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 40.0F IN COOLERS. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A RED SLIME SUBSTANCE AND MOLD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER FRYER AND COOK LINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE RUNNING ONTO THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.

OCT 7

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINKS NOT CLEAN AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.

OCT 3

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING AT THE SODA STATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUL 13

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE BINS, CABINETS UNDER SUSHI BAR, EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER/BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS & COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DUST/DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ANY HOLES/OPENINGS AROUND PIPES, GAPS BETWEEN FLOORS & WALLS MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

AUG 24

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

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. Found floors not clean at rear storage areas.

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