OCT 7
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GORILLA SUSHI LOGAN SQUARE.
BEAT. 31/100
2735 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 7, 2024 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 9 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
67
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jul 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED FRIED SHRIMP AT IMPROPER HOT-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA COUNTER, BETWEEN 77.5F AND 109.3F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE FOR HOT-HOLDING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR COLD-HOLDING: RAW SALMON (60.6F), TUNA MIX (52.3F). INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD-HOLDING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA MISSING ADEQUATE IDENTITY LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED AND MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED MULTI-USE PLATES AND BOWLS IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS COVERED OR INVERTED WHEN NOT IN-USE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 12023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 1
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
2-DOOR SUSHI PREP COOLER GASKET LOOSE, RIGHT SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SUSHI PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 242023FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 24
2023
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
2-DOOR SUSHI PREP COOLER GASKET LOOSE, RIGHT SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SUSHI PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2537784 DATED ON 11/04/21 NOT CORRECTED-#55 OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND DISHWASH AREA BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 42021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 4
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.
OCT 272021FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 27
2021
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE REAR PREP AND DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2523082 DATED ON 07/22/21 NOT CORRECTED-#49 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN, #55 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND CEILING OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE SAID ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN, #55 REAR STORAGE AREA ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE. ALL SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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JUL 222021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 22
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED ONE MISSING STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND CEILING OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE SAID ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REAR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
JUN 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS18 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
18 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER OR REMOVE PLATES AND CUPS FROM SUSHI COUNTER DIRECT PATH OF CUSTOMERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Violation Codes: 2-402.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE SILVERWARE WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
Violation Codes: 3-304.15(B-D) Inspector Comments: MUST CHANGE GLOVES AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,SMALL REFRIGERATOR,EXTERIOR LEDGE OF DISH MACHINE,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,LEDGE AT MOPSINK IN POOR REPAIR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALL UNDER 3- COMP SINK
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
JUN 62019FAILED24 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 6
2019
FAILED
24 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY BOTH MALE FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED A MALE WIPE HIS PLASTIC GLOVES ON A SOILED TOWEL AND CONTINUED TO HANDLE RAW SUSHI AND THE OTHER WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON HANDLING RAW SUSHI AND THEN TOUCHING GLASSES ON FACE AND WIPING FOREHEAD THEN GOING BACK TO HANDLING RAW SUSHI AGAIN WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.HAD THEM TO WASH HANDS(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING SINKS.OBSERVED NO SOAP AT BOTH FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK AND REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA.SOAP WASH PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES.OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.PAPAER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 4LBS. COOKED TEMPURA SHRIMP 75.4F,5LBS. COOKED SWEET POTATOES 78.6F,2LBS. SHREEDED CRAB MEAT 64.0F.ON COUNTER TOP NEAR SMALL FRYER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.11LBS.$120.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER OR REMOVE PLATES AND CUPS FROM SUSHI COUNTER DIRECT PATH OF CUSTOMERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST STORE SILVERWARE WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
MUST CHANGE GLOVES AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.(QUATERNARY CONCENTRATION TABLETS BEING USED)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,SMALL REFRIGERATOR,EXTERIOR LEDGE OF DISH MACHINE,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,LEDGE AT MOPSINK IN POOR REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALL UNDER 3- COMP SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 142017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 14
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DURT ON BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA LEADING TO BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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