NOV 6
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JAIYEN SUSHI AND NOODLE.
BEAT. 48/100
3159 N CALIFORNIA AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 6, 2025 · passed
Failed 4 of 23 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
23
14 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
95
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jul 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF BOTH SUSHI PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED TRASHCAN IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM ON THE RIGHT WITHOUT A COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 172025PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 17
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE AND SUSHI) ARE BEING PREPARED AND COOKED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, SUSHI ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES THAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD ARE BEING HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE ON FROZEN NOODLES AND FROZEN CRAB RANGOON. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED ITEMS SUCH AS RICE AND FLOUR ETC. NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS A FORM OF EQUIPMENT ELEVATION FOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND USE ANOTHER SOURCE OF ELEVATION FOR COOLING EQUIPMENT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CRACKED FOOD CONTAINER FOR FROZEN CRAB RANGOON. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE STAFF COMPLETE TRAININGS AND PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATES ONCE COMPLETED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
DEC 122024FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 12
2024
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS SUSHI WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED SUSHI RICE LEETER ON SITE IS EXPIRED DUE TO TEST HAVING BEEN PERFORMED ON 10/21/2019. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO EITHER PROVIDE A NEW TEST INDICATING SUSHI RICE IS MAINTAINED AT PROPER PH TO RENDER IT SHELF STABLE OR PROVIDE A WORKING PH METER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
NOV 162023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 16
2023
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN AND FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP SHELVES AND SHELF UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK (LEFT SIDE) IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN AREA, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND COOLERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ELECTRICAL CONDUITS AND PIPES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE (HANGING GREASE) ABOVE KITCHEN HOOD IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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NOV 292022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 29
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 182022FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 18
2022
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
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. INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEMS (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES ON TOP OF THE FRONT PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FOOD SPILL DEBRIS INTERIORS OF PREP COOLERS AND BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 292021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 29
2021
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ADN DIRT ON TOP OF AND UNDERNEATH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 272020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 27
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12-OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
AUG 242020FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 24
2020
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AT 74.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE SHOWCASE COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. RAW TUNA FOUND AT 51.8F, RAW SHRIMP FOUND AT 48.2F, RAW SALMON FOUND AT 50.7F, TILAPIA FOUND AT 58.3F, SUPER WHITE TUNA FOUND AT 49.5F AND YELLOW TAIL FOUND AT 51.6F. ALSO FOUND RAW BEEF AT 45.3F IN PREP COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F AND BELOW TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 45 LBS AT A COST OF $150.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WRITTEN ON MENU FOR FOOD ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (SUSHI). INSTRUCTED TO MARK ALL FOOD ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITH AN ASTERIK. A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MUST BE WRITTEN AT BOTTOM OF MENU STATING, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." A REMINDER STATEMENT MUST BE WRITTEN AT BOTTOM OF MENU STATING, "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED BROKEN FAUCET HEAD AT 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. MUST REPAIR.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/21/2019, REPORT #2305063. #58-ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHREA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND DISCLSOURE ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
ESTABLISHMENT HAS SUSHI RICE LAB TEST RESULTS DATED ON 09/12/12. MUST UPDATE SUSHI RICE LAB TEST RESULTS WITH pH AND WATER ACTIVITY EVERY 5 YEARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEMENT FLOOR LITTERED ALONG WALLS BEHIND BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
AUG 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHREA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER- TUNA AT 51.8 F, CRAB AT 55.7 AND FISH AT 54.0 F. HOWEVER FOUND SUSHI DISPLY COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 41.5 F. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND DISCLSOURE ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
ESTABLISHMENT HAS SUSHI RICE LAB TEST RESULTS DATED ON 09/12/12. MUST UPDATE SUSHI RICE LAB TEST RESULTS WITH pH AND WATER ACTIVITY EVERY 5 YEARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
SEE VIOLATION #29.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEMENT FLOOR LITTERED ALONG WALLS BEHIND BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
JUN 132018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 13
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR AND SECURE THE FAUCET HEAD AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS BEING HELD UP BY A ROPE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL TO PROPELRY SECURE THE FAUCET HEAD TO THE SINK AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDER THE EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BROWN SPLATTER ON THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 192018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 19
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR AND SECURE THE FAUCET HEAD AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS BEING HELD UP BY A ROPE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL TO PROPELRY SECURE THE FAUCET HEAD TO THE SINK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ORIGINAL STICKY PLASTIC ON THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING OF THE EXTERIOR REFRIGERATOR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDER THE EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BROWN SPLATTER ON THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 312017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 31
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER SHLEVES. MUST CLEAN FLOOR.
JUN 72016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUN 7
2016
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS, 2DR COOLERS AND OTHER COLD-HOLDING UNITS. FOUND VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SMALL ROUND CONTAINERS AND MEDIUM SIZED SQUARED CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY DATED AND LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROVIDE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES OR LARGE SPOONS WITH HANDLES FOR ALL OF THE LARGE DRY STORAGE BUCKETS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA HOLDING RICE, SUGAR, MSG, SALT, TEMPURA POWDER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CELAN FLOOR CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT AREA ALONG ALL WALL CORNERS AT THE FLOOR.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD PREP STAFF NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD PREP STAFF AT FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. FOUND VARIOUS WASH CLOTHS ON TOP OF CUTTING BOARDS IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS MUST OBTAIN THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. ALSO MAINTAIN PROPER LOGS SHOWING PROOF OF HIRE DATE FOR NEW HIRES.
FEB 272015FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 27
2015
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
PREMISES WAS ISSUED A BOIL WATER ADVISORY NOTICE ON THURSDAY 2/26/15,BY THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT--------------- UPON ARRIVAL ON THE PREMISES IS OPEN/OPERATING AT THIS TIME. ALSO,FOUND EMPLOYEE WITH CARRY-OUT FOODS ON HAND AND ON HIS WAY TO DELIVER FOODS DURING THIS INSPECTION. PREMISES IS PREPARING/HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SUSHI,CHICKEN,FISH)ETC. WITH POSSIBLE CONTAMINATED WATER. ALSO,THE WATER DEPT. HAD SAMPLES TAKEN AND NO RESULTS WERE GIVEN AS OF THIS TIME.. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE SOILED CARD BOARD LINERS FROM BOTTOMS OF KITCHEN WORK TABLES AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED FOR CLEANING REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,HOOD/FILTERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT REQUIRE FURTHER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZERS AND DRY GOODS IN BASEMENT AREA AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.
FEB 172015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 17
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE SOILED CARD BOARD LINERS FROM BOTTOMS OF KITCHEN WORK TABLES AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED FOR CLEANING REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,HOOD/FILTERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZERS AND DRY GOODS IN BASEMENT AREA AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.
OCT 212014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 21
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN HOOD AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STAINED CUTTING BOARD FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA,
JAN 302014PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON THE WALL FROM REPORT # 1188641, DATED 7/21/13, FOUND BAD SUMMARY REPORT HIDDEN AND TAPE TO THE BACK OF BUSINESS LICENSE FRAME, HIDDEN FROM CUSTOMERS AND NOT VISIBLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POST AND VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES, TO ALL CUSTOMER, CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA,
MAY 212013PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 21
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. FRESH GREASE ALL OVER THE TOP LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER MUST BE CLEAN ALL THE TIME. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE TOP OF THE LID OF THE GREASE CONTAINER. GREASE CONTAINER IS NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SUSHI,FRIED RICE CHICKEN, PAD THAI. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE ALL THE TIMES WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012. VINYU TOSAKULWONG ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:35PM WHILE I WAS STILL DOING THE INSPECTION.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON THE WALL FROM REPORT # 1098418 DATED 7/2/12. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED ON THE WALL AND MUST BE VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT WITH RICE, SUGAR,SALT,FLOUR, MUST HAVE A LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. FILTER AND HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
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