I LOVE SUSHI.

Chicago Health Dept

233 N MICHIGAN AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2018.

Last inspected Mar 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 13

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REAR DOUBLE DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND COOK LINE, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 2

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED 8LBS OF CRAB MEAT AND SLICED CUCUMBER SUSHI ROLLS OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION CRAB SUSHI ROLLS WERE AT THE IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 70.1F-73.2F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CRAB, SLICED CUCUMBER) AT THE PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS. APPROXIMATE VALUE $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED RICE, SUSHI MEAT) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE AND DRY STORAGE FOODS (RICE, FLOUR) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS/DRY STORAGE FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FORKS AT FRONT COUNTER NOT COVERED NOR INVERTED. OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS (BOWLS) BEING STORED IN DRY STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR INVERT FORKS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY ON RACKS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS THRU OUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST ON SHELVES AND STAINS ON CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS; INSIDE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, PREP COOLER, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE AND ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS; UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND FLOORS IN THE FRONT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FRONT DRY STORAGE AREA NOT ORGANIZE AND CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOP HEAD BEING STORED DOWNWARD IN UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UP AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 27

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced. Front counter/shelving that had exposed raw wood/peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Reach in freezer lower door frame in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Reach in freezer lower shelving not clean, had excess frozen food debris, need detailed cleaning. Prep table counter area had food debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under storage shelving/racks in storage room closet not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls/ceiling in rear kitchen prep are above 3 compartment sin not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Broken/damaged light shield in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced.

FEB 24

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, must properly date foods in coolers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Pest Activity

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

FEB 4

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

DISPLY PREP COOLER AT FOOD LINE MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.8F. OBSERVED SEVERAL SLIDING DOORS ON COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,( BROKEN OFF). COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.MUST USE ANOTHER COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW,-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP COOLER.RAW SALMON FISH-56.F,RAW TALAPIA FISH-60.9F,COOKED,SHRIMP-60.5F,COOKED TUNA-58.1F,COOKED EEL-60.8F,RAW TUNA 56.8F.APPOX 19LBS OF FOOD AT COST APPROX $85.00 WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY OWNER.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Critical Employee Hygiene

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION DURING INSPECTION,IE-TWO FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD ORDERS USED BOTH CUTTING BOARDS SIDE BY SIDE PREPING RAW FISH ON THE SAME CUTTING BOARDS THEN PROCEEDED TO PREPARE SISHI ORDER (COOKED CRAB STICK),AND OBSERVED COOKED RICE SISHI ROLLS TOUCHING THE SAME CUTTING BOARDS RAW SUSHI WAS PREPED ON.ALSO USING SAME GLOVES TO HANDLE RAW FISH, AND COOKED SUSHI.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUTTING BOARDS TO BE WASHED,RINSE AND SANITIZED . EQUIPMENT MUST BE SANITIZED IF GOING FROM RAW FOODS TO COOKED FOODS.-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Minor Sanitation

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

2-DOORS ON PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STOVE/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS NOT CLEANED OF FOOD AND DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEES WITH NEW FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE .MUST PROVIDE BY NEXT ROUNTINE INSPECTION.

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AUG 26

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS FOR TWO DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

SHELVES ABOVE 3-COMP SINK NOT CELAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 13

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF 2-TOP STOVE TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AS WELL AS THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE STAINLESS STEEL TABLE TOP TO REMOVE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALL BEHIND COOKING AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP. ALSO CLEAN PIPES AT THIS SAME WALL TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE ANS GRIME BUILD-UP.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD AT THE 1DR FREEZER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST TIGHTEN 3-COMP SINK FAUCET BASE TO PREVENT LEAK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST BETTER ORGANIZE SMALL CLOSET SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 12

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHICKEN TERIYAKI AT 117.4F, BEEF TERIYAKI AT 120.8F, SOUP AT 125.8F, AND VARIOUS TYPES OF SUSHI AT 49-50.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $70. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

JAN 10

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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. LEAKY FAUCET AT 3COMP SINK, NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 10

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS TO LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE PREP TABLE.S

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST ORGANIZE SMALL DRY FOOD STORAGE AND REMOVE CLUTTER.

JAN 25

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

JAN 11

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, ONION BAGS, RICE BAGS.... ETC.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING FOR SMALL CLOSET FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS AT 3 COMP SINK, PLASIC BAGS NOT ALLOWED TO USE AS STOPPERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET CLUTTERED WITH PERSONAL ITEMS AND UNORGANIZED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE.

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