SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HANDS ON INC.

BEAT. 38/100

7117-7119 W ADDISON ST · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 3, 2026 · passed

Failed 11 of 30 inspections. 26 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
30
13 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 11 failed
VIOLATIONS
136
includes 26 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Nov 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 3
2026
PASSED
0 violations
APR 1
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MINOR FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE KITCHEN PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/16/2024, REPORT #2609176. #58--OBSERVED 1 MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 16
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE TO GO CONTAINERS INVERTED AT SUSHI BAR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED 1 MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

JUN 17
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TOFU AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 49F INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR IN REAR. ALSO OBSERVED TUNA, SALMON AND EGGS FOUND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 44-48F. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 8
2023
PASSED
0 violations
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SEP 1
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MICE DROPPINGS WERE LOCATED IN MOP CLOSET, UNDER SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE LEADING TO BACK DOOR AND IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET BEHIND REFRIGERATION ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND ELIMINATE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF CARD BOARD BOXES STACKED OUTSIDE BY REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

NOV 28
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELING.(RICE,FLOUR,STARCH,ETC.).MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

FOUND POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS. MUST STORE INVERTED.

DEC 10
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

3-502.11--OBSERVED EXPIRED SUSHI LAB REPORT DURING INSPECTION. ESTABLISHMENT IS PREPARING AND SERVING SUSHI RICE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT SUSHI LAB REPORT FROM A VERIFIED LABORATORY OR PROVIDE PH METER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13--OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 3
2021
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ENCRUSTED BROWN AND BLACK PARTICLES INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE SHOOT LOCATED BY FRONT REGISTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TUNA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 49.2F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. 6 CONTAINERS OF RICE FOUND AT 78.4F, WHITE TUNA FOUND AT 45.5F, CREAM CHEESE FOUND AT 46.2F, TILAPIA FOUND AT 48.2F, YELLOW TAIL FOUND AT 49.4F, POTSTICKERS FOUND AT 51.8F, 16 PACKAGES OF TOFU FOUND AT 48.7F, 12 CANS OF PACKAGED CRAB MEAT FOUND AT 49.8F AND EGGS FOUND AT 49.1F. TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT 41.0F INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS AT A COST OF $120.00. PRIORITY VIOLATON. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WRITTEN ON MENU FOR ITEMS THAT CONTAIN RAW INGRIDIENTS (SUSHI, MAKI, POKE). MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT, "*THESE FOOD ITEMS CONTAIN RAW INGRIDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED EXPIRED SUSHI LAB REPORT DURING INSPECTION. ESTABLISHMENT IS PREPARING AND SERVING SUSHI RICE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT SUSHI LAB REPORT FROM A VERIFIED LABORATORY OR PROVIDE PH METER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 45.4F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

JUL 12
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11-- OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND AT REFRIGERATOR ADJACENT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.

JUL 9
2021
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B)-- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS IN THE REAR DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM.

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

4-501.11-- OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND AT REFRIGERATOR ADJACENT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C)-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF TOP/SIDES OF DISHMACHINE UNIT,PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS AND PREP COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYER,ROLLING UTILITY KITCHEN CARTS,INTERIOR MICROWAVE AND FRYER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12--BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE KITCHEN PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLAGE AND STICKY SUBSTANCE AT REAR DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CARPETING IN REAR DINING ROOM AND HALLWAY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CAULK AND SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN THE REAR DY GOODS STORAGE ROOM BEHIND STORAGE RACKS AND BASEBOARDS BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND DETAIL CLEAN ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON UPPER WALL SAME ROOM.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2522185 ON 06/30/2021: WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES; 2-3 LIVE COCKROACHES IN PREP AREA ON FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND 12-15 LIVE COCKROACHES IN REAR DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM ON CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND ON THE SIDES OF THE REFRIGERATORS AND APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT (MICE)DROPPINGS IN SAME REAR DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR ALONG THE WEST WALLS AND ON TOP OF ELECTRICAL BOX NEAR THE WEST WALL WINDOW AND UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE RACKS AND 5 RODENT (MICE)DROPPINGS INSIDE BOTTOM OF HANDSINK CABINET IN MENS WASHROOM ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 15-20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS AT FRONT SERVICE STATION ON LEDGE BEHIND THE ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF PEST AND ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS;PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 30
2021
FAILED
17 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS).

CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO RECORDS PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION FOR FISH THAT IS SERVED RAW AS SUSHI.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE FREEZING RECORDS FOR FRESH FISH THAT IS PURCHASED FROM A SUPPLIER AND USED FOR SUSHI OR PROVIDE A STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER REGARDING FREEZING OF FISH FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND IN-COMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE MENUS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS IN THE REAR DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE REAR DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY DRY FOODS STORED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX:35 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS INSIDE UNUSED OVEN IN PREP AREA AND 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON FLOOR BEHIND COOLERS IN THE REAR DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE PEST AND ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS;ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND AT REFRIGERATOR ADJACENT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF TOP/SIDES OF DISHMACHINE UNIT,PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS AND PREP COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYER,ROLLING UTILITY KITCHEN CARTS,INTERIOR MICROWAVE AND FRYER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REAR DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE KITCHEN PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AT REAR DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END-CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2352357 DATED:11/26/2019 #53 OBSERVED MEN"S RESTROOM DOOR WITH SELF CLOSING DEVICE BROKEN NOT CLOSING DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE. 02/20/2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 7/7/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

NOV 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO REMINDERS NEXT TO PRODUCTS FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT REMINDERS NEXT TO CONSUMER ADVISORY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED MEN"S RESTROOM DOOR WITH SELF CLOSING DEVICE BROKEN NOT CLOSING DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLES NOT COVERED IN RESTROOMS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

0BSERVED COVING AT NORTH WALL OF KITCHEN MISSING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE COVING.

NOV 20
2019
FAILED
10 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED THERE WAS NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING THIS INSPECTION FROM 1:45PM TO 2:25PM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN SUSHI WAS PREPARED AND SERVED FROM 1:45PM TO 2:25PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED-FIRST INFORMED 12/5/2018-SEE REPORT#2241109

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE THE COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT BY NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO REMINDERS NEXT TO PRODUCTS FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT REMINDERS NEXT TO CONSUMER ADVISORY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR AT THE NORTH WALL AND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-28-020(a) CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLES NOT COVERED IN RESTROOMS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED MEN"S RESTROOM DOOR WITH SELF CLOSING DEVICE BROKEN NOT CLOSING DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS TO BE DIRTY AT WALLBASE ESPECIALLY BEHIND HOT LINE AREA AND WALLS DIRTY THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

0BSERVED COVING AT NORTH WALL OF KITCHEN MISSING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE COVING.

DEC 5
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP PROGRAM ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN-UP PROGRAM WITH KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATIONS ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU FOR RAW FISH.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION

NOV 26
2018
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP PROGRAM ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN-UP PROGRAM WITH KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATIONS ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU FOR RAW FISH.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 55 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER UTENSIL RACK IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AND CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION

NOV 19
2018
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP PROGRAM ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN-UP PROGRAM WITH KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATIONS ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THESE FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD TEMPERATURES-EGGS 52 F,CHICKEN 58 F,BEEF 50 F,AND SHRIMP 52 F.TOTAL AMOUNT OF FOOD VOLUNTARILY DESTROYED WAS 65 LBS AT $246.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU FOR RAW FISH.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED SERVICE COOLER HOLDING FOODS AT 52 F TO 58 F.TAGGED SERVICE COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR SERVICE COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 55 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER UTENSIL RACK IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AND CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE. CORE VIOLATION

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S RESTROOM DOOR NOT FUNCTIONING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR/REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE. CORE VIOLATION

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR COVEING COMING OFF WALL IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION

AUG 3
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. BEEF AT 75.2F,15 LBS; SHRIMP AT 45.7F, 2 LBS; CHICKEN AT 49.6F -53.9F; 40 LBS; CRAB AT 48.9F,1/2 LBS; TOFU AT 46.3F,1/2, LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR LOWER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $160.00 AND 61 LBS.

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

DATE /LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, TRAYS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

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

REPLACE GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: MOP SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SUSHI AREA, INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPT OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

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

REPAIR FLOOR UNDER THE WOK, 3 COMPT SINK AND STORAGE ROOM. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT DINING AREA WITH FLOWERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

DAMAGED WALLS UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE RICE COOKER TABLE. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED AND SINK IN THE SUSHI AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FEB 3
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND STOVE, DEEP FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP ARE NOT CLEANED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY FLOORS IN KITCHEN, REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN SUSHI PREP AREA. NOTED FLOORS STICKY WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN STORAGE AREA AND BY COOKING AREA,

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/KITCHEN AREA WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP,

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA (BY REAR EXIT DOOR) AND INSIDE BOILER ROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE,

JAN 25
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ACTIVITY, OBSERVED DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR CLUTTERED STORAGE AREA AND ON FLOOR IN CORNER UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS AND SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM, AND REAR DOOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND REPAIR REAR DOOR, MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

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

HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND STOVE, DEEP FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP ARE NOT CLEANED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY FLOORS IN KITCHEN, REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN SUSHI PREP AREA. NOTED FLOORS STICKY WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN STORAGE AREA AND BY COOKING AREA,

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/KITCHEN AREA WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP,

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA (BY REAR EXIT DOOR) AND INSIDE BOILER ROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE,

JAN 23
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED 1 EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

AUG 22
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found food items not properly dated in coolers, reach in coolers, and in reach in freezers, must properly date food items in coolers, reach in coolers, and in reach in freezers.

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

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around bathroom sinks in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces display cooler shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment and under dish machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas, and by hot water heater areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light shields were missing in rear storage area of kitchen areas(dry food storage areas) shall provide light shields. to rear storage area of kitchen area(dry food storage areas).

MAY 21
2014
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 9
2014
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING PER CITY CODE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS THROUGH MICE DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR CLUTTERED STORAGE AREA AND ON FLOOR IN CORNER UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS AND SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM.ALSO,THE REAR DOOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS,FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

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

HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND STOVE,DEEP FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP ARE NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL.

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

FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE,FLOORS ARE DIRTY THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.ALL ARTICLES STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

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

DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS,FURNACE ROOM,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM REAR ROOM AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREAS.

OCT 11
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, reach in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Wall that had exposed plaster in women's bathroom shall be repaired/sealed.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light shields were missing end caps in rear kitchen storage area, shall provide end caps to light shields.

MAR 13
2013
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in coolers, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in coolers, reach in freezer.

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

Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired, prep table lower shelving that had rust, shall be repaired.

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

Non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving, cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors in rear storage area, and by dish machine area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

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

Ceiling tiles that were damaged, had holes in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Light shields in kitchen prep area, rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in reach in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.

OCT 25
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE. COOKED WHITE RICE AT 83.2F, COOKED BROWN RICE AT 72.1F AND MISO SOUP AT 71.8F STORED IN A CONTAINER STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE WHICH WILL BE USE FOR COOKING FRIED RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 20.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STOVE, OVEN, KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS, MICROWAVE OVEN WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP SHELVES, PIPES BY COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP, HAND WASHING CABINETS INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MOPSINK.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY FLOORS IN KITCHEN AND IN SUSHI PREP AREA. NOTED FLOORS STICKY WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/KITCHEN AREA WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA (BY REAR EXIT DOOR) AND INSIDE BOILER ROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.--------MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.

NOV 7
2011
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 4
2011
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Must have coolers on and running at 40 F or below and freezers at 0 F or below.

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

Floor in rear not maintained or sealed. Instructed to replace missing floor tile or apply non-toxic sealant.

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

Wall and ceiling in several areas not sealed. Instructed to seal all holes and openings and repaint surface. Must install coving along wallbase to seal gap between floor and floor.

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

Light bulbs not shielded in dish washing area. Instructed to shield all bulbs.

NOV 1
2011
FAILED
0 violations

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