OCT 1
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GINZA RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 68/100
17 E OHIO ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 1, 2013 · passed
4 of 6 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 1 critical violation across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REPLACE DIRTY BUS TRAYS FOR THE DISHMACHINE THAT CAN NO LONGER BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES, WIRE RACKS IN THE PREP COOLERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR THE FLOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AND COLUMN IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA HAS CHIPPED PAINT. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS AND COLUMN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE SUSHI BAR DOES NOT REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK. MUST INSTALL A LONGER FAUCET.
SEP 242013FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 24
2013
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE PREP AREA, DINING AREA AND WASHROOMS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REPLACE DIRTY BUS TRAYS FOR THE DISHMACHINE THAT CAN NO LONGER BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES, WIRE RACKS IN THE PREP COOLERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR THE FLOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AND COLUMN IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA HAS CHIPPED PAINT. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS AND COLUMN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE SUSHI BAR DOES NOT REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK. MUST INSTALL A LONGER FAUCET.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
OBSERVED AN ASHTRAY INSIDE OF THE PREMISES ON A SHELF ABOVE THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ASHTRAYS FROM THE PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION OF CHICAGO CLEAN AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020.
NOV 262012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 26
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SHELVES ABOVE PREP COUNTER NOT CLEAN, GREASY AND DUSTY SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER DISH WASHING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT FIXTURE AT ABOVE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING THERMOMETER, AT REACH IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
DEC 192011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 19
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR FLOOR OF FISH FREEZER, COUNTERTOP AT ICE MACHINE ROOM & CABINET UNDER HANDSINK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF DEBRIS/DUST/DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER 2-COMP SINK & BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN MUST BE KEPT CLEAN (FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT-NOTED). The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DUSTY BATHROOM VENTS & FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (WITH GREASE BUILD-UP), MUST BE CLEANED ALSO. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
MAY 62011PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 6
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR SAID CLASSES. (7-38-012)MUST HAVE ONE, AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SUSHI, CLAMS) ARE HANDLED/SERVED. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ANY ALUMINUM OR CARDBOARD LINERS ON DRY OR COLD STORAGE SHELVES MUST BE REMOVED, FOR ADEQUATE AIR CIRCULATION/PEST HARBORAGE PREVENTION. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATORS, INTERIOR LEFT SIDE OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/LIME BUILD-UP. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DISHROOM FLOOR MUST BE KEPT DRY, FLOORS IN ICE MACHINE ROOM (ALONG WALLBASE) & INSIDE THE SMALL LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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SEP 202010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 20
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AND LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT ICE MACHINE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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 FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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