Gorilla Sushi Bar on Clark

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF SUSHI PREP REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT (2) HANDSINK IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR BEHIND GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOOR BEHIND DISHMACHINE. CLEANING CHEMICAL MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARNESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEE...

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE SPILL/DRIPPING FROM PREP TABLE TOP UNDER FRYERS ONTO SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID SHELVES/TABLE TOP AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2523256 DATED ON 07/27/21 WERE NOT CORRECTED-# 49 4-602.13 BLACK SLIME AT INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(CORNERS) MUST BE CLEANED,#55 6-201.12 DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND ...

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOOD(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC)STORED IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

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

BROKEN LINER INSIDE THE SECOND CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA MUST BE REPLACED

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

BLACK SLIME AT INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(CORNERS), MUST BE CLEANED

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING, REPAIR ISSUE

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE SUSHI PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

BOTH THE REMINDER OF: [ * ?CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS " ] AND THE DISCLOSURE OF AN ASTERISK IS NEEDED ON MENUS TO INDICATE THE REMINDER AND IDENTIFY THE ITEMS O...

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE SUSHI PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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 OBS...

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

BOTH THE REMINDER OF: [ * ?CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS " ] AND THE DISCLOSURE OF AN ASTERISK IS NEEDED ON MENUS TO INDICATE THE REMINDER AND IDENTIFY THE ITEMS ...

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

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

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

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF SMALL OVEN AT THE SUSHI BAR WITH DIRT, BURNT FOODS AND DEBRIS....NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AND DEEP CUTS ON THE SUSHI CUTTING BOARD AT THE SUSHI BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (COLD WATER FAUCET). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST

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

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS RAW TUNA FOUND AT 61.9F IN THE SUSHI PREP TWO DOOR COOLER. COOLER FOUND AT 38F. ALSO NOTED, 5 LBS MISO SOUP AT 128.3F. SOUP WAS STORED IN A POT WITH A ...

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. EMPLOYEE OBSERVED PREPARING READY TO EAT SUSHI ROLLS WEARING RUBBER GLOVES THEN RECEIVING A PHONE CALL ON A CELL PHONE, ANSWERING THE PHONE WITH GLOVED HANDS THEN CONTINUE TO PREPARE FOODS WEARING THE SAME GLOVES. AL...

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. FOUND BLOCKED BY GARBAGE CAN AND UNABLE TO REACH TO ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS. MANAGEMENT REMOVE GARBAGE CAN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

ALL PREPARED FROZEN FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

MUST NOT USE NEWS PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

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

MUST REMOVE THE FILTERED WATER PURIFYING SYSTEM FROM THE SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ATTACH TO AN INSTALLED ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA.

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

ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IE: COOLERS, GRILLS, PREP TABLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR PATIO TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE SUSHI REACH IN COOLER. TUNA AT 45.3F, 3 LBS; SALMON AT 44.5F, 3 LBS; AND CRAB STICK AT 43.7F, 2 LBS; COLD RICE AT 48.7F, 5 LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOO...

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

PROVIDE LABEL AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. ALSO ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS A LABEL.

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

VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHT BULB ON THE ONE DOOR REACH ON COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.

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

LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO STOP THE LEAK.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING LATCH FOR THE BATHROOM DOOR.

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

FOUND NO BARRIER OR SEPERATION BETWEEN REAR PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER WASHROOM. CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IS LOCATED IN THE BACK OF ESTABLISHMENT DOWN THE HALLWAY ON NORTH WALL DIRECTLY NEXT TO AN OPEN PREP AREA IN THE REAR AND SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED T...