JUL 19
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GREEN TEA JAPANESE RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 18/100
2206 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 19, 2024 · passed with conditions
Failed 4 of 16 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
8 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
93
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jul 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SPICY DICED TUNA 45.5, COOKED EELB 51.4, IMITATION CRAB 45.5, SPICY MAYO 49.1, TUNA 51.9, SHRIMP 52, PICKLED SWEET RADISH 52.5, COOKED MUSHROOM 51.9 AT FRONT SUSHI BAR COLD HOLD UNIT APPROXIMATELY 6 LBS VALUED $250.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT SUSHI LINE WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED RUST UNDERNEATH DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SMALL ICE MACHINE IS STORED UNDERNEATH DRAINBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UNDER SURFACE OF DRAINBOARD. CLEAN AND SMOOTH AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DRYING RACK ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. STAINED TILES ARE INDICATIVE OF A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK, REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 122023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 12
2023
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
: 3-304.14--- ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, UNDER ALL SINKS, SHELVING, REAR HALLWAY STORAGE MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE FOLLOWING: ALL DOORS OF SUSHI DISPLAY COOLERS, COUNTER TOPS, INSIDE SMALL COOLERS.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. 4-601.11(B)----DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
4-301.16--- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA FOR FOOD PREPARATION PURPOSES AS NEEDED. : 5-205.15--- LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11--- WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER: WALL AT REAR PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM COOLERS, WOODEN/PAPER SCREEN AT REAR ENTRANCE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, UNDER ALL SINKS, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS AND UNDER AND AROUND COOLER, FREEZERS AND PREP TABLES WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA ABOVE ALL BOX FREEZERS, DRY FOOD STORAGE AND TO GO CONTAINER STORAGE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE ABOVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
DEC 52023FAILED18 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 5
2023
FAILED
18 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MINUTES LATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE FRONT SUSHI PREP HAND SINK WAS BEING USED TO RINSE A FOOD PLATTER, AND THE REAR PREP/DISH HAND SINK WAS BLOCKED BY A CHAIR, ELECTRICAL CODS AND OTHER STORED EQUIPMENT. HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWELS ARE LOCATED AT THE RER PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE CITATION #10 FOR CITATION.
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL-ORIGIN FISH BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND DIRECTLY ON TOP OF FRESH VEGETABLES, READY-TO-EAT CUT LEAFY GREENS, AND COOKED READY-TO-EAT SHRIMP. ALL REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF RAW READY-TO-EAT SUSHI FISH, SUCH AS SALMON, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 46.8F, 45.7, 48.6 IN THE LEFT SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NOTED THE SUSHI MENTIONED ABOVE DISPLAY COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF RAW TCS SUSHI FISH. COOLER NOTED AT 45.7 WITH FISH AT 48.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41. F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, UNDER ALL SINKS, SHELVING, REAR HALLWAY STORAGE, MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTREMELY DIRTY, GREASE BAKED TOASTER OVEN. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.----DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTREMELY DIRTY FAUCET ON THE FRONT SUSHI PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE FOLLOWING: ALL DOORS OF SUSHI DISPLAY COOLERS, COUNTER TOPS, INSIDE SMALL COOLERS, ON THE WASHROOM WALLS TOILET PAPER DISPENSER.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE-COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA FOR FOOD PREPARATION PURPOSES AS NEEDED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE AT THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES OR REPAIRED AND OPERATIONAL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER: BEHIND THE TOASTER OVEN, WALL AT REAR PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM COOLERS, WOODEN/PAPER SCREEN AT REAR ENTRANCE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, UNDER ALL SINKS, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, AND UNDER AND AROUND COOLER, FREEZERS, AND PREP TABLES WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS TO ELEVATE THE ICE MACHINE.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA ABOVE ALL BOX FREEZERS, DRY FOOD STORAGE, AND TO-GO CONTAINER STORAGE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE ABOVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9-23-22 REPORT #2564209 NOT CORRECTED. #48- LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT IN WORKING CONDITION, NOT OPERABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. #49-: BLACK SLIME AROUND THE FAUCET'S HANDLES AT THE MOP SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 232022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 23
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E): INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS IS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT IN WORKING CONDITION, NOT OPERABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
BLACK SLIME AROUND THE FAUCET'S HANDLES AT THE MOP SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 202022FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 20
2022
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS: SUSHI AND OTHER FOODS. NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN SANITATION CLASS WAS PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST HAVE A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E): INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS IS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-501.15: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT IN WORKING CONDITION, NOT OPERABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13: BLACK SLIME AROUND THE FAUCET'S HANDLES AT THE MOP SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-8-2022, REPORT# 2563384. #10) 5-204.11: HANDWASHING SINK REMOVED FROM DISHROOM TO INSTALL A LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. THE OWNER STATED THEY WERE THEIR HANDS IN THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, WHICH IS PRESENTLY PARTIALLY SET UP. MUST RE-INSTALL SAID SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED #60)8-404.13(B:4): PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-19-2020, REPORT #2366069 #47)4-201.11: REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET REACH-IN COOLER; SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE #47)4-501.11: FOUND DUCT TAPE AT CABINET DOORS UNDER FRONT COUNTER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPAIR, OR REPLACE CABINET DOORS. #47)4-201.11: SPLASH GUARD AROUND HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT AREA NOT SEALED INSTRUCTED TO SEAL PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
8-304.11(A) PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED ON SITE FORM 9-8-2022, REPORT#2563384, INSTEAD STILL POSTED WAS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MARCH 19-2020. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND INSTRUCTED TO POST IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED.
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SEP 82022FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 8
2022
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED HAND WASHING MUST BE DONE ONLY AT THE HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASHING SINK REMOVED FROM DISHROOM TO INSTALL A LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. THE OWNER STATED THEY WERE THEIR HANDS IN THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, WHICH IS PRESENTLY PARTIALLY SET UP. MUST RE-INSTALL SAID SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
THE SOAP DISPENSER INSTALLED ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK ONCE IT IS RE-INSTALL IN THE DISHROOM.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS IS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT IN WORKING CONDITION, NOT OPERABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
BLACK SLIME AROUND THE HANDLES OF THE FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-19-2020, REPORT #2366069 #47)4-201.11: REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET REACH-IN COOLER; SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE #47)4-501.11: FOUND DUCT TAPE AT CABINET DOORS UNDER FRONT COUNTER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPAIR, OR REPLACE CABINET DOORS. #47)4-201.11: SPLASH GUARD AROUND HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT AREA NOT SEALED INSTRUCTED TO SEAL PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
MAR 192020PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 19
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE,HOWEVER NO KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED NO RECORD RETENTION OF FREEZING/PARASITE DESTRUCTION OF THE RAW/MARINATED FISH THAT IS READY TO EAT (SUSHI FISH), ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE RECORDS OF PARASITE DESTRUCTION ON SITE OR A LETTER FROM THE FISH SUPPLIER STATING THAT THE FISH SUPPLIED ARE FROZEN/RAISED IN A WAY TO VERIFY ALL REQUIRED PARASITE DESTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS(COOKED RICE ,FISH,ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER PROVIDED ON MENU,HOWEVER NO CONSUMER DISCLOSURE/ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET REACH-IN COOLER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND DUCT TAPE AT CABINET DOORS UNDER FRONT COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE REPAIR OR REPLACE CABINET DOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SPLASH GUARD AROUND HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT AREA NOT SEALED INSTRUCTED TO SEAL
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES IN STAFF WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FEB 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
FEB 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED OUT OF DATE PH-FOOD LAB LETTER ON SITE FOR ACIDIFIED SUSHI RICE, FROM 2007. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UPDATE FOOD LAB LETTER AS WELL AS PH RECORD LOGS, WHILE RETAINING A COPY ON SITE FOR FUTURE INSPECTIONS. PRIORY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BLACK LIQUID STORED IN PRE PACKAGED SMALL CONDIMENTS BOTTLES, IN DINING ROOM AREA, WITHOUT LABEL OR COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABEL/COMMON NAME ON ALL PRE PACKAGED SMALL CONDIMENTS BOTTLES REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL BULK CONTAINER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE FRONT HANDWASHING SINK AND FOOD PREP COOLER TO PREVENT AGAINST CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE INSTALLED ON MOP SINK FAUCET NECK IN BATHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
REFER TO VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2201042, DATE:8/16/18 VIOLATION # 58, NOT CORRECTED: OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 162018PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A)(A)THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS SUCH AS RICE NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11(A) MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS(SUSHI)PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE FRONT HANDWASHING SINK AND FOOD PREP COOLER TO PREVENT AGAINST CONTAMINATION.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 (D)(D)NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITAZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C)(C) OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF REAR 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16(A) OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHING TOASTERS IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT WALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REPOVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT REDENT HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12(A)OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367. OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
JUN 232017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 23
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED POTS AND PANS NOT PROPERLY(INVERTED)STORED AFTER SAINITIZING.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED FLOORS DIRTY UNDER TABLES BEHIND SUSHI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN THESE FLOORS
JUL 282016FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
JUL 28
2016
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE ICE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE HAS EXCESSIVE BROWN AND GREEN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON ALL INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE,ALSO EVIDENCE OF FOOD (SOYBEAN PASTE) STORED IN REAR HALLWAY ADJACENT TO TENENT ACCESS TO BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE AND STORE INSIDE OF PREMISES.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING AT FRONT WINDOW IN DINING AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM UPPER WINDOW IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND LOWER SHELF AT FRONT LINE PREP AREA
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE HAIR COVERING FOR FOOD HANDLERS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE
NOV 52015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 5
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SUSHI AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARDS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. MUST CONTINUE COMPLETING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF.
MAY 232014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 23
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL TEH INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER(WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD CRUMPS) AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ALL STOCKS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE ALL STOCKS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS BEHIND THE SUSHI AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEAN OR RE PAINT ,MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PEP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.
MAR 282013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN FREEZER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
PREPPING TOWELS ON SUSHI PREP LINE IMPROPERLY STORED.
JUL 272010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 27
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLOTH CURTAINS TO REAR PREP FOUND STAINED/DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL BEHIND FRONT SUSHI PREP WITH FOOD SPLATTER, MUST CLEAN.
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. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE ON UTILITY MOP SINK OR INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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