SEP 11
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HIBACHI SEAFOOD BUFFET.
BEAT. 39/100
3556 E 118TH ST · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 11, 2014 · passed
Failed 3 of 10 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, ALSO THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, AND WOK AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED THE BUFFER CABINETS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE KITCHEN PREP/STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP. ALSO OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED REAR EMPLOYEES RESTROOM WALLS PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE-SEAL. ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED EILING THRU OUT REAR PREP AREA.OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO REMOVE GRAFFITI OFF MENS ROOM WALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PREMISES HAS RE-INSTALLED A TOP LOADER ICE CREAM MACHINE, OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATERTO THE TOP OF THE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ANDR EMOVE ANY ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
SEP 42014FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 4
2014
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED MANY (8) FLY STIPS IN THE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA OVER PREP TABLE, FOOD NOT PROTECTED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND HAVE PEST CONTROL HANDLE.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 2 LARGE ROACHES BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL OUT FOR SERVICE. ALSO NOTED BORIC ACID (ROACH POWDER) CAKED ON IN SIDE OF THE BUFFET TABLES, BEHIND THE BAG N BOX STORAGE AREA, ALONG WALL IN STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED A BOTTLE OF BORIC ACID (ROACH POWDER) IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH 1/3 LEFT IN BOTTLE,INSTRUCTED NOT TO APPLY YOUR SELF HAVE PEST CONTROL COME OUT FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN,ALSO THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, AND WOK AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.OBSERVED THE BUFFET CABINETS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER THRU-OUT KITCHEN PREP/STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED REAR EMPLOYEES RESTROOM WALLS PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE-SEAL.ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU OUT REAR PREP AREA.OBSERVED MANY DEAD FLY'S INSIDE THE REAR PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS(NOT CLEAN), INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE SHIELDS.ALSO CLEAN GRAFFITI OFF MENS ROOM WALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PREMISES HAS RE-INSTALLED A TOP LOADER ICE CREAM MACHINE OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF THE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED PAPER TAPE ON THE DRAIN TO THE DISH MACHINE 1 COMP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,ALSO REMOVE CLOTHES/PLASTIC WRAP FROM DISH MACHINE DRAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
AUG 292013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 29
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF BOTH WALK IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN WALLS,CEILINGS AND FAN GUARDS OF DEBRIS.
AUG 222013FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 22
2013
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND IMPOPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS:1LBS WHITE TUNA 49F,EEL FISH-48F, 1 LB CRAB STICK-48F ,COOKED EGG -49F AT SUCHI BAR COOLER ,1/2 LB COOKED CHICKEN NUGGETS-118F AT BUFFET.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW/HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER. FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED.TOTAL OF 4- 1/2 LBS COST $50.00 CRITICALCITATION ISSUED
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND REAR ENTRY DOOR BY ICE CREAM FREEZER NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM CORNERS OF DOOR APPROX 1/4INCH AREAS.MUST REPAIR DOOR.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF BOTH WALK IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN WALLS,CEILINGS AND FAN GUARDS OF DEBRIS.
FEB 252013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 25
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,IE RAW SALMON SUSHI-51.1F,WHITE TUNI SUSHI-55F,ELL SUSHI- 58F,RICE-73.8F.APPROX 20LBS COST $80.00 WAS REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF BY MANAGER.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
OBSERVED LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED MAY 07,2012 /NON COMPLIANCE TO REPORT #1214682 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO DIPPER WELL INSTALL FOR HAND PACKED ICE CREAM WAITRESS SECTION-A.MUST INSTALL.
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MAY 72012PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 7
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND 30 PIECES OF SUSHI MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON DISPLAY FOR CUSTOMERS AT SUSHI BAR ON ICE -,TUNA-68F,YELLOW FIN TUNA-67.9F,SALMON-58F,AND60F.MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER REMOVED FOOD AND DISCARDED-CDI AT COST OF $40.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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.BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR-RUSTY. MUST REPAIR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF OLD FOOD.MUST CLEAN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO DIPPER WELL AT HAND PACK ICE CREAM STATION.MUST INSTALL.
FEB 162011FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 16
2011
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner.OBSERVED ROACH POWDER DRIONE IMROPERLY APPLIED IN HOT AND COLD HOLDING CABINETS CALLED BAYER PRODUCT INFORMATION 1-800-231-2867 TO COMFIRM THE PROPER CLEAN UP 1 MUST USE A VACUUM WITH A HEPPA FILTER,THEN CLEAN WITH HOT SOAP AND WATER THEN SANITIZE WITH CHLORINE SANITIZER 100PPM. THIS PRODUCT IS FOR CRACK AND CREVICE ONLY THE PREMISES HAS APPLIES INCORRECTLY LAYERED LIKE FLOUR THRU OUT THE CABINETS. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED. CITATION ISSUED ALSO INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE OWN PRODUCTS YOU HAVE PEST CONTROL AND YOU SHOULD NOT MIX PRODUCTS IF THERRE IS A PROBLEM CALL THEM BACK FOR SERVICE REMOVE OWN PEST PROCUCT FROM PREMISES.
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.OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARD FOR SELF SERVICE ICE CREAM MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT TAYLOR FOR SNEEZE GUARD. ALSO OBSERVED FOIL ON TABLE STORAGE IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL STORAGE TO REMOVE RUST
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.OBSERVED THE SLICER AND ICE SHUTE FROM THE SODA MACHINE NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR FAN GUARD.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED MUCH WATER ON FLOOR IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOM AND KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP AREAS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER SOME OF THE FRONT HOT AND COLD HOLDING CABINETS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM UNDER STORAGE CABINETS.
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