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UNRATED

Inoko Sushi

2521 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · Logan Square · Restaurant · High risk

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2 inspections on record — 1 failed (not yet rated)

Inspections
2
0 passed
Last Inspected
2019-04-22
Pass Rate
0%
1 failure
Score
UNRATED
Failed 1 inspection (2019)
Sanitation issues found across 12 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 2 inspections
Limited data — only 2 inspections on record
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Sanitation critical 12×
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature minor
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Facility Condition minor
2019-04-22 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

Violation Codes: 3-502.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE TO VIEW FOR SUSHI RICE TO VERIFY THE PH LEVEL(LAB LETTER REQUIRED).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

Violation Codes: 8-103.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE TO VIEW FOR SUSHI RICE TO VERIFY THE PH LEVEL(LAB LETTER REQUIRED).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING WALK IN COOLER AND THRESHOLD AT WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN ADJACENT SHED AND REAR YARD

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

2019-04-11 Fail License
CRITICAL 22
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE TO VIEW FOR SUSHI RICE TO VERIFY THE PH LEVEL(LAB LETTER REQUIRED).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE TO VIEW FOR SUSHI RICE TO VERIFY THE PH LEVEL(LAB LETTER REQUIRED).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED NO SUSHI PREP COOLERS ON SITE AT 41.0F.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-005) NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARDS AT FRONT SUSHI PREP/BAR SEATING AREA TO PROTECT THE FOOD .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINKS NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP/BAR AREA AND IN BASEMENT ADJACENT TO PREP SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WOK STATION,PREP COOLERS,DISH RACKS,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND BE LOCATED FOR SERVICE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK,REMOVE TAPE FROM FAUCET ABOVE WOK STATION AND REPAIR LEAK,LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3- COMP SINK IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CANS IN TOILET ROOMS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING WALK IN COOLER AND THRESHOLD AT WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS IN BASEMENT STAFF TOILET ROOM AND SUMP PUMP AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR HALLWAY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN ADJACENT SHED AND REAR YARD.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

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