NOV 14
2025
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KAI SUSHI.
BEAT. 18/100
3819 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 14, 2025 · passed
Failed 6 of 15 inspections. 29 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
94
includes 29 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE FRONT EXIT/ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH AND OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS AND IN BETWEEN DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 72025FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 7
2025
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED IN THE REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE PROPERLY SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND PAPER TOWEL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND PAPER TOWEL DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE FRONT EXIT/ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH AND OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS AND IN BETWEEN DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT2609761 # ON 12/27/2024. #43. OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS AND SCOOPS IN DRY STORAGE BINS TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF STORAGE BINS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HANDLES ARE STORED NOT IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF STORAGE BINS. #47. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA TO HAVE A TORN GASKET ON LEFT SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO MAINTAIN UNIT IN GOOD REPAIR. #55. OBSERVED THE MOP SINK INTERIOR, FLOOR IN MOP SINK CLOSET IN MENS BATHROOM, AND FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO HAND SINK TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, PLASTIC DEBRIS, AND BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 272024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 27
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE CABINET DOOR AT FRONT DUMP SINK. MANAGER ELIMINATED BOTH PESTS AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE AREA UNDER SINK. DID NOT OBSERVE ANY EVIDENCE OF PESTS OR LIVE ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT FACILITY CABINETS, UNDER SINKS, AND ANY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REGULARLY TREAT AREAS FOR PESTS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF LIVE COCKROACHES. MOST RECENT PEST CONTROL REPORT AND ADDITIONAL REPORTS FROM ORKIN SHOW REGULAR MAINTAINANCE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS NECESSARY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS AND SCOOPS IN DRY STORAGE BINS TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF STORAGE BINS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HANDLES ARE STORED NOT IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF STORAGE BINS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA TO HAVE A TORN GASKET ON LEFT SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO MAINTAIN UNIT IN GOOD REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP STORED IN MOP BUCKET IN STORAGE CLOSET AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ALLOW MOPS TO AIR DRY IN BETWEEN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE MOP SINK INTERIOR, FLOOR IN MOP SINK CLOSET IN MENS BATHROOM, AND FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO HAND SINK TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, PLASTIC DEBRIS, AND BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
DEC 212023FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 21
2023
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, SUSHI, SOUPS, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED INNER LINING OF THE ICE MACHINE WAS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
NOTED ASSORTED PACKAGED CRAB MEATS ON THE SHELF ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THAWING. THE MANAGER STATED THAT THE PRODUCTS WERE DEFROSTING. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF DEFROSTING FOOD:- EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. THE PRODUCT WAS STILL FROZEN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED ICE SCOOP ONTO THE ICE MACHINE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE SCOOP HOLDERS FOR THE ICE SCOOP.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
NOTED WASTEWATER BACKING UP WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND SWAGE GRAY WATER INTO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS, FLOORS UNDER SINK, AND THE ONE-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA AND ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN HAND WASHING SINKS ARE USED. EMPLOYEES UNABLE TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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OCT 282022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 28
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 OBSERVED THE FACILITY'S TELEPHONE ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING OBJECTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY CONTAMINATE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED KITCHENWARE (FORKS) AND PLASTIC TO-GO CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE FRONT SUSHI STATION AND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
OCT 142022FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 14
2022
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SUSHI) WAS PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER IN THE SUSHI PREP STATION TRANSFER SLICED GREEN BELL PEPPERS FROM A FOOD CONTAINER INTO A SMALLER FOOD CONTAINER TO GO ON THE CONDIMENT LINE. THE SLICED GREEN BELL PEPPERS ARE USED AS A CONDIMENT FOR THE SUSHI. INSTRUCTED THAT THEY MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR THE USE OF RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MUST MARK UNDERCOOKED FOOD ON THE MENU MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "R.A.W." OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*). PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
NOTED NO SUSHI RICE ANALYSIS LETTER OR pH TEST KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A pH TEST KIT AND BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE HOW THE PH TEST KIT IS USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED, PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2-3 LIVE ROACHES ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION INSPECTION IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE ICE MACHINE, THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND UNDER THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT. I RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THE FACILITY'S TELEPHONE ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING OBJECTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY CONTAMINATE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED KITCHENWARE (FORKS) AND PLASTIC TO-GO CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE FRONT SUSHI STATION AND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
MAR 112021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 11
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE KITCHEN AND SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(C)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
JUN 102020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 10
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER INSIDE OF MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 102019PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 10
2019
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE RUBBER RODENT PROOF STRIP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN RUBBER STRIPPING.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
PREP AREA WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED A FOOD PEELER AND OTHER UTENSILS BEING STORED IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER HANGING FROM THE INSIDE SPLASH GUARD OF THE HAND SINK AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP. MUST NOT STORE FOOD UTENSILS AT THE HAND SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 32019FAILED18 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 3
2019
FAILED
18 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS MISO SOUP ON INDUCTION BURNER AT 212 F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR BOTH COOKS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE REAR KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE DURING THE INSPECTION AND WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. SINK BLOCKED BY A LARGE THERMAL COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE ABOVE MENTIONED HAND SINK WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED RAW OCTOPUS IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF CHOPPED GREEN ONION AND ABOVE PREPARED COOKED CHICKEN NUGGETS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS WITH READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS SPICY MAYO, 5 LBS COOKED CRAB LEGS, 10 LBS COOKED CHICKEN NUGGETS,10 LBS COOKED FISH IN THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOODS DISCARDED WITH AND ESTIMATED VALUE OF $250.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED RAW FISH FOR CONSUMPTION IMPROPERLY THAWING IN UNOPENED R.O.P PLASTIC SEALING INSIDE THE FRONT SUSHI PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOWING PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THAWING WHICH STATES TO REMOVE FROM R.O.P PLASTIC SEALING.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR KITCHEN DOOR TO THE OUTDOOR WALK-WAY BEING PROPPED OPEN WITH A LARGE STYROFOAM BOX LID. ALSO OBSERVED THE RUBBER RODENT PROOF STRIP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN RUBBER STRIPPING AND PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREENED DOOR FOR VENTILATION.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST NOT STORE THE FOOD BOX FREEZER IN THE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE BOX FREEZER.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
ALL COOKS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
PREP AREA WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED A FOOD PEELER AND OTHER UTENSILS BEING STORED IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER HANGING FROM THE INSIDE SPLASH GUARD OF THE HAND SINK AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP. MUST NOT STORE FOOD UTENSILS AT THE HAND SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SEVERAL CEILING TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN REPLACED WITH CARDBOARD AND DUCT TAPE. MUST REMOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM #2253080 ON 1-24-19 NOT CORRECTED. #55-: ALL STORED UNNECESSARY ITEM SUCH AS UNUSED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.#57-: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.#58- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 242019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 24
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL STORED UNNECESSARY ITEM SUCH AS UNUSED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 172019FAILED24 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 17
2019
FAILED
24 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
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 IE: MISO SOUP AT 206.4F. MANAGER WAS CONTACTED AND ARRIVED AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO SOAP LOCATED AT EITHER FOOD PREPS HAND WASHING SINKS. EMPLOYEE OBTAINED CONTAINERS AND FILLED WITH SOAP DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING/BROKEN HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE.
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED RAW FISH, RAW TUNA BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING OF THE TALL TEACH-IN COOLER DIRECTLY OVER FRESH CUCUMBERS AND AVOCADOS ALONG WITH OTHER ASSORTED CONTAINERS OF PREPARED FOODS. FOODS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW TCS FOODS WITH PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. ALL PREPARED TSC FOODS OR NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AND EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. 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 DISCLOSURE FOR ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED RAW TUNA AND RAW FISH BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON PREP SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL FROZEN FOODS UNDER PROPER THAWING METHODS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE FRONT EXIT/ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH AND OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS AND IN BETWEEN DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
ALL BULK RICE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST NOT STORE THE FOOD BOX FREEZER IN THE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED COOKS NOT WEARING HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL PREP WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FOR ALL BULK FOODS. HANDLES MUST BE STORED INVERTED FROM BULK FOOD ITEMS OR STORED SEPARATELY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOX AT SUSHI BAR BEING USED AS FOOD/SAUCE CONTAINER. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING CONCENTRATION LEVEL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE QUATERNARY SANITIZER IS BEING USED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.----OBSERVED PEELING PLASTIC ON SOME COOLERS METAL SURFACES. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PLASTIC FROM COOLERS SURFACES. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC PADDING ON THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL STORED UNNECESSARY ITEM SUCH AS UNUSED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NO VENTILATION/HOOD SYSTEM FOR DEEP FRYER AND SEVERAL PROPANE GAS STOVES LOCATED IN THE PREMISE. MUST REMOVE STOVES AND DEEP FRYER OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION SYSTEM.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
FEB 132018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 13
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE PREP COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT SUSHI AREA,UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE
JAN 292018FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 29
2018
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
SUSHI COLD UNIT NOT TURNED ON DUE TO MANAGER GOT THE WRONG UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,COLD UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO PROOF OF VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.INFORMATION GIVEN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AREA,REPLACE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS FROM DINING AREA.
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