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Chicago Health Dept

3734-3736 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2019.

Last inspected Nov 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

131

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 26

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

3-402.11 NO DOCUMENTATION ON SITE FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION FOR RAW FISH FOR CONSUMPTION BY FREEZING FROM FISH PURVEYOR OR TEMPERATURE LOGS/DOCUMENTATION OF FREEZING RAW FISH FOR CONSUMPTION FROM THE LICENSEE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS ASSORTED RAW FISH FOR SUSHI. SALMON, SHRIMP AND TUNA IN THE SUSHI PREP COOLER. ALSO COOKED CHICKEN IN THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Facility Condition

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NOTED A CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON THE WALL OF THE DINING ROOM. NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON THE MENU. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU, INCLUDING TO GO MENU'S, AND DISCLOSE AND REMIND OF ALL FOODS SUCH AS RAW FISH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR PREP SURFACES, SHELVING, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED CLEANING, NOTED WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: ALONG BASEBOARDS AN UNDER THE SUSHI PREP HAND AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.--- HOLE IN THE FLOOR OF THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET. MUST SEAL.-

NOV 18

2019

FAIL 22 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

NO DOCUMENTATION ON SITE FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION FOR RAW FISH FOR CONSUMPTION BY FREEZING FROM FISH PURVEYOR OR TEMPERATURE LOGS/DOCUMENTATION OF FREEZING RAW FISH FOR CONSUMPTION FROM THE LICENSEE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Facility Condition

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN EGGS BEING STORED ON TOP OF AND DIRECTLY NEXT TO AND TOUCHING CUT, PREPARED ONION, GREEN ONION, FRESH TOMATO AND BEAN SPROUTS ALL STORED TOGETHER IN THE TOP PORTION OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COOKED FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES. COOKED EEL FOUND WRAPPED IN TINFOIL INSIDE THE TOASTER OVEN AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.1F. ALSO OBSERVED 2 LBS MISO SOUP IN TO GO CONTAINERS STORED ON THE SIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT ON A KITCHEN PREP TABLE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 114.8F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS ASSORTED RAW FISH FOR SUSHI. SALMON, SHRIMP AND TUNA IN THE SUSHI PREP COOLER. ALSO COOKED CHICKEN IN THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN DAYS.ALL FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Facility Condition

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED A CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON THE WALL OF THE DINING ROOM. NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON THE MENU. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU, INCLUDING TO GO MENU'S, AND DISCLOSE AND REMIND OF ALL FOODS SUCH AS RAW FISH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MEASURE FOOD TEMPERATURES, BOTH HOT AND COLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS STORED NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP ICE BIN MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE A CLOTH TOWEL PERMANENTLY TAPED AROUND THE HANDLES OF THE WOKS ON THE COOKS LINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. SHELVING MUST LEAVE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE BOX FREEZER LID IN THE DISH/PREP ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. LID WITH EXCESSIVE RUST ON TOP, CRACKED PLASTIC INSIDE WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE LID OR REMOVE RUST, REPAIR BROKEN PLASTIC TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

BOX FREEZER STORED NEXT TO ICE MACHINE WITH TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

LARGE PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD IN THE DISH/PREP ROOM IN EXTREMELY POOR CONDITION WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR PREP SURFACES, SHELVING, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES.----INTERIOR OF THE TOASTER OVEN DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.---DIRTY INTERIOR OF BOTH OVENS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

PLUMBING PIPING UNDER BOTH SINKS AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA FOUND EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED CLEANING, NOTED WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: ALONG BASEBOARDS AN UNDER THE SUSHI PREP HAND AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS.--- FLOORS BEHIND LARGE BOX FREEZER IN THE DISH/PREP ROOM AND BEHIND THE BOX FREEZER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.--- MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER SHELVING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE DISH/PREP ROOM. MUST REPLACE.--- HOLE IN THE FLOOR OF THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET. MUST SEAL.--- BROKEN, SMASHED WALL BEHIND THE BOX FREEZER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.--- DIRTY FOOD SPLATTERED WALL BEHIND THE LARGE BOX FREEZER IN THE DISH/PREP ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.--- WALL AT THE MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK UNEVEN WITH DIRT ENCRUSTED DECORATIVE GLASS. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE THE WALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ----DAMAGED CEILING REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE IN THE REAR PREP OF THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN THE REAR PREP OF THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMAN'S WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPAIR.

APR 15

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED IN COOLERS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON PREMISES OR PRINTED ON MENU. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE, REMIND AND POST ADVISORY ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

8-103.12(B) NO RECORDS ON SITE TO VERIFY THE WATER ACTIVITY AND THE PH LEVEL OF VINEGAR RICE USED FOR MAKING SUSHI ROLLS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13- EXCESSIVE RUST ON METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE TALL REACH-IN TWO DOOR COOLER OF THE SOUTH PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-305.11 EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS FOUND STORED IN SEVERAL FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

: 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 4

2019

FAIL 33 violations 10 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS TELEPHONED UPON INITIAL INSPECTION AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES LATER. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES LATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED DURING INITIAL INSPECTION EMPLOYEE EATING IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES MUST EAT IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOODS BEING PREPARED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE REAR PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT ONE OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) #10 FOR CITATION.

Serious Other

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW FISH AND RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED ON SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE COOKED TOFU, BEANS AND FRESH AVOCADOS. ALSO RAW EGGS ON THE COOKS LINE COOLER SURROUNDED BY PREPARED CUT FRESH VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED ALL RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS MUST STORED SEPARATED AND PROTECTED FROM PREPARED FOODS AND FRESH VEGETABLES. MANAGEMENT REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED RICE MADE FOR SUSHI ROLLS IN A POT AT AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 69.8F. INSTRUCTED HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD ABOVE 135F AND COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED IN COOLERS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON PREMISES OR PRINTED ON MENU. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE, REMIND AND POST ADVISORY ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

NO RECORDS ON SITE TO VERIFY THE WATER ACTIVITY AND THE PH LEVEL OF VINEGAR RICE USED FOR MAKING SUSHI ROLLS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE FRONT PREP LEFT SIDE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE. INACCURATE EXTERNAL THERMOMETER ON THE SOUTH PREP GLASS DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE INTERNAL ACCURATE THERMOMETER.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARD AND UNDER SHELVING IN THE SOUTH PREP AREA REAR STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ALL DRY FOODS STORED MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP ICE BIN WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

Minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE ONE DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

SOUTH PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE ADJACENT TO THE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FRONT PREP PLASTIC FOOD CART WITH EXCESSIVE, ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP, CARDBOARD, TOWELS OR STYROFOAM AS LINER FOR SHELVING, COOLERS OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS AND INSIDE COOLERS FOR SHELVING.MUST REMOVE ALL AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE---- EXCESSIVE RUST ON METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE TALL REACH-IN TWO DOOR COOLER OF THE SOUTH PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK TO BE SERVICED OR REPAIRED. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FRONT PREP HAND SINK PIPING UNDER SINK REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND PROPERLY REPAIR.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

WASTE WATER FROM THE FRONT PREP ICE BIN DRAINING INTO BUS PAN ON THE FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY DRAIN TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTDOOR WALKWAY TO GARBAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND UNUSED ITEMS. MUST REMOVE ALL STORED ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS DIRTY WITH DEBRIS AND DIRT UNDER THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING FLOOR TILE AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE.----RAW WOODEN HALLWAY FLOOR AT THE EXIT/ENTRANCE OF THE SOUTH PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NON-POROUS CLEANABLE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BOTH REAR STORAGE CLOSETS IN THE SOUTH PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL OTHERS ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CRACKED/DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE GAS STOVE ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS FOUND STORED IN SEVERAL FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 1

2018

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

TWO CHEST FREEZER LIDS IN POOR REPAIR:BROKEN, RUSTY AND RUBBER GASKET BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID LIDS. DISH ROOM AREA. FOUND ALUMINUM FOIL AND SARAN WRAPS USED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,ON WALLS BEHIND REACH-IN COOLERS, ON SIDE AND INSIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE ALL COOLERS ON SHELVES. ALSO DIRTY STYRO FOAM ON SHELVES, CARD BOARDS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST REMOVE ALL MENTIONED FOIL AND CARD BOARDS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS,SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES. GRIME ON PAPER AND SOAP DISPENSERS IN THE KITCHEN.REMOVE GREASE INSIDE THE OVENS.

Minor Sanitation

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

ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE BOTH STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR : BROOMS,MOPS,CONTAINERS,ETC.FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE AREA IS POROUS,NOT CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. EXCESS DUST FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDER THE COOLERS AT DISH ROOM AREA,ALSO GRIMES ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

KITCHEN WALL BROWN IN COOLER DUE TO SMOKE INSTRUCTED TO PAINT. GRIME ON WALL BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ALSO NOT SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE IN PREP AREA. BLACK SLIME ON CAULKING BETWEEN WALL AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.REMOVE REPLACE SAID CAULKING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID DEVICE

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MAY 22

2018

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE WATER RESERVOIR WERE ICE IS MADE ALSO DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES AT ICE BIN(LOWER PART OF ICE MACHINE).INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.WE OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE BY THE MOP SINK IN DISH ROOM AREA AND 5 RAT DROPPINGS AT FURNACE AREA BY THE WASHROOMS.WE OBSERVED OPENED PESTICIDE(A GREENISH/BLUEISH BLOCKS) UNDER THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,ON FLOOR INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE WERE FOAM AND PLASTIC LID ARE STORED,ALSO WE OBSERVED A PESTICIDE BLOCK BETWEEN THE EAST WALL AND TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.PESTICIDE MUST BE STORE INSIDE AN ENCLOSED BAIT BOX. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS,SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES. GRIME ON PAPER AND SOAP DISPENSERS IN THE KITCHEN.REMOVE GREASE INSIDE THE OVENS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID DEVICE

DEC 6

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND HOLE AT FLOOR AT REAR DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 23

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CEILING NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

DEC 6

2016

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 6

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY CHEST FREZERS LIDS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND FOOD STORAGE SHEVING INSIDE COOLERS. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REAR DISHWAHING AREA UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTILATION FAN INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 25

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PRVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/15/15 REPORT#1547116 (45)NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES. SERIUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZERS.INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN A FOOD GRADE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA BEHIND DISH WASHING MACHINE, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND CHEST FREEZERS. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLES AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS DRAINING SLOW AT THE FRONT SUSHI BAR. MUST REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 15

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

1-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLE LEAKING ALSO NO STOPPERS AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO MUST REPAIR COLD WATER HANLDE AT 1-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

NOV 25

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITZE (0 PPM-CHLORINE) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITZES (50-100PPM CHLORINE). ONCE PROPERLY SANITIZING MUST FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-8040 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. MUST WASH DISHES AND UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE, UNTIL DISHMACHINE IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE REFRIGERATOR AT THE FRONT SMOOTHIE BAR LEAKING CONDENSATION UNDER THE EXTERIOR OF THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK TO PREVENT CONDENSATION FROM DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR. REPAIR RUBBER GASKET ON THE DEEP FREEZER LOCATED NEAR THE DISHROOM.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH/FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

JUN 17

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE TORN GASKETS ALONG THE MINI REFRIGERATOR AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS; THE SHEET METAL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE FRONT AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOODVENTS, AND ALL THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS (DRY STORAGE AND REFRIGERATOR RACKS) ON PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.

JAN 10

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA,

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLER, MUST REPLACE. DETAIL CLEAN FAN INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN BOTTOM OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT UPRIGHT COOLER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE DISPLAY PREP COOLER AND FRONT COOLER LOCATED BEHIND CASHIER. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HEAR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED. MANAGER PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.

MAR 4

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND DISPLAY PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP OF 45.5F-46.7F AND 47.6F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TECHNICIAN ON PREMISES,COMPRESSOR VERY SLOW, UNIT REPAIRED BEFORE I LEFT PREMISES.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO72080-10

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FROM DISPLAY PREP COOLER:COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 56.7F;CRAB RANGOON AT TEMP OF 54F;TOFU AT TEMP OF 46.6F TO 54F; PORK EGG ROOL AT TEMP OF 59F; SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 56F; COOKED TOFU AT TEMP OF 46.9F; SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 53.6F; FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 56F TO 59F; COOKED SPINACH IN WATER AT TEMP OF 60F TO 70.7F; MILK AT TEMP OF 48.9F; HALF AND HALF AT TEMP OF 46.7F.BEAN SPROUT IN WATER AT TEMP OF 53.6F.ALL FOOD PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURE.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG,PROVIDE ON PREMISES.POUNDS 40, VALUE 200.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO72080-10

Minor Sanitation

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. REPLACE BROKEN INTERIOR TOP LINER OF MICROWAVE

Minor Sanitation

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.DETAIL CLEANING OF ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP).

DEC 29

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, RAW SHRIMP INTERNAL TEMP 45F-50F IN REACH IN COOLER, RAW TUNA 45F-50F, IN SUSHI COOLER. MANGER DENATURAL FOOD.FOUND SOME COOKED RICE IN WARMER UNIT NOT TURN ON INTERNAL TEMP 78.2F. NO ONE ON SITE HAS A PH METER TO TAKE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE RICE AND PH LEVELS. NO LOG BOOKS OR RECORD KEEPING OF RICE IN UNIT OF TEMPERATURE. TOTAL COST $250.OO 30 LBS.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. The 3 compartment sink in the rear prep area is backing up, when water is running.its going into the other two compartments,and backing up into the mop sink.Inst needs to repair. 3 compartment is tagged. can not use until repair, and dept of health needs to be notified, and they will remove tag. citation issued. H000070512-17 court date 02-03-2011 room 107, Time 1:00 p.m. At this time premises can use the D.M.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS,STORGE AREA,REACH IN COOLER,ECT NEEDS DATES AND LABLES

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL POTS AND PANS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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. ALL CUTTING BOARDS,ALL GARBAGE CANS NEED LIDS, REPAINT THE RAW WOOD AROUNG EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SUHI AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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 THE SHELVES,IN THE REACH IN COOLER,AND COOLER IN THE STORAGE AREA NEEDS CLEANING, THE VENT IN WASHROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING

Minor Sanitation

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. ALL FLOORS THUR OUT THE KITCHEN AND AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS NEED REPAIR BY THE DISHMACHIN,AND OVER THE MOP SINK CHIP PAINT,

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 BASE OF FACUET IS LEAKING. IN THE PREP AREA AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

FEB 1

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.RAW WOOD IS INSTALLED AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SUSHI AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.REMOVE DISH SOAP FROM ABOVE FAUCET AT PREP SINK

Minor Sanitation

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.OBSERVED DIRTY UTENSILS(FOOD TONGUES AND OTHER ITEMS DIRTY STORED INSIDE OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KEEP COOKING EQUIPMENT CLEAN , INCLUDED DEEP FRYER(GREASE BUILD UP)

JAN 28

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED, BLACK SLIME BUILD UP AND DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT. FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.(FAX #312-746-4240).BUY ICE BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE BUSINESS.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A). HOOOO60441-17

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees THREE OUT OF FOUR EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA HAD SPOONS AND KNIFE IN IT; EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM IN IT HAD CLEAN PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS,AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SUSHI AREA HAD A USED FOOD STRAINER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE EXPOSED HAND SINK ONLY TO WASH HAND. ITEMS REMOVED UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO60441-17

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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. OBSERVED DIRTY UTENSILS(FOOD TONGUES AND OTHER ITEMS DIRTY STORED INSIDE OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KEEP COOKING EQUIPMENT CLEAN , INCLUDED DEEP FRYER(GREASE BUILD UP)

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