Hiromi'S Oriental Restaurant
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2025-05-20 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRYING RACK AND THE PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
2024-05-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2024-04-30 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE ACCURATE,WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ALL STORED IN THE SAME REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS INSIDE OF T...
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT KITCHENWARE POTS/PANS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF COOKING GRILL,STOVE,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND ROLLING UTILITY CART IN KITCHEN,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS,AND KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE SAID COOLER.
2023-08-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-08-15 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 125 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SEVERAL SURFACES IN KITCHEN WRAPPED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
2022-01-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED NO LETTER ON SITE INDICATING FISH USED FOR SUSHI HAS BEEN FROZEN FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN DOCUMENTATION FROM ALL FISH PURVEYORS INDICATING FISH HAS BEEN FROZEN FOR PARSITE DESTRUCTION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOU...
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED NO PH METER ON SITE OR LETTER FROM LABORATORY INDICATING RICE USED FOR SUSHI HAS HAD PH REDUCED TO RENDER IT NON-TCS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN EITHER PH METER OR SUSHI RICE LETTER AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO ...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR ETC)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAG FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
2021-12-28 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN SERVER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED NO LETTER ON SITE INDICATING FISH USED FOR SUSHI HAS BEEN FROZEN FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN DOCUMENTATION FROM ALL FISH PURVEYORS INDICATING FISH HAS BEEN FROZEN FOR PARSITE DESTRUCTION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUN...
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED NO PH METER ON SITE OR LETTER FROM LABORATORY INDICATING RICE USED FOR SUSHI HAS HAD PH REDUCED TO RENDER IT NON-TCS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN EITHER PH METER OR SUSHI RICE LETTER AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO ...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN COOLERS LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE IN BASEMENT NEAR MECHANICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF DEAD PESTS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR FREEZERS AND ON RAISED STORAGE PLATFORM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIO...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED RUSTY, NONWORKING ROLL TOP REFRGERATOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM FACILITY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 4 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
2019-08-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 4 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANI...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. 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...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
2019-08-20 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SAN...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND ...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. 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...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND DIGITAL METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT WORKING PROPERLY NOT TURNING ON.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER AVAILABLE FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT PIPES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOMS.
2018-02-27 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, DISHES,POTS, PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE STOVE,GRILL, DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE, ALL CORNER IN THE KITCHEN AND FRONT COUNTER, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL THE HOLES ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
2017-03-28 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS FOR PROPER STORAGE OF FOODS, NOT IN GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A VISIBLE BACKFLO...
2016-10-25 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
2015-02-03 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEA ABOVE PREP AREA, MUST CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
2014-07-08 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREAS AND UTENSILS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN AND GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE WALL PANELS.
2013-05-24 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVENS, DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE CARDBOAR...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN THE KITCHEN, REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON WALLS IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
2012-07-31 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 10/30/12.
2012-07-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK AND ORANGE SLIMY MOLDY SUBSTANCE ON THE PLASTIC AND METAL LID AND ON THE TUBE IN CONTACT WITH THE WATER. ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL, TUB...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR SIDE AND TOP PART OF THE STOVE, GRILL, DEEP FRYER AND WOK AND THE GREASE TRAP BOX AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, AND BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. HOOD WITH MINIMAL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE THE THREAD OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET.
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