KAMEHACHI.

Chicago Health Dept

1531 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).

30 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Feb 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

155

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 2

2026

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE DRAIN AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE UPSTAIRS KITCHEN AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED REAR DISH WASHING SINK IN THE REAR RIGHT SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT DRAIN PIPE AND CONSTANTLY RUNS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS...THE MAIN KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT...THE SMALL ICE MACHINE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WOMEN REST ROOM...THE SUSHI BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

FEB 25

2025

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR LOCATED ON THE SECOND LEVEL THAT IS USED FOR PRIVATE EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED THE DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED ON THE SECOND LEVEL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BUILD UP DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE LOWER REACH COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE HOTLINE GASKETS TEARING AT THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A UNUSED PEIECE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (ALTO-SHAM) BEING USED AS EXTRA SPACE TO PREP IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA JUST ACROSS FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSYEM FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 30

2025

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR LOCATED ON THE SECOND LEVEL THAT IS USED FOR PRIVATE EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE LOWER REACH COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE HOTLINE GASKETS TEARING AT THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP BEWTWEEN THE TWO PREP STATIONS IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA JUST LEFT OF THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSYEM FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 14

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING WESTSIDE FAUCET AT FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST KITCHEN IN FRONT OF COOK LINE AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

MAY 6

2024

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(CHICKEN BREAST KABOB) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.2F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $14 WEIGHING 6LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED CONTAINER OF SESAME SEEDS IN SUSHI AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE OF PATIO DOORS WITH HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON LEFT DOOR AT TOP OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH BLACK DOORS IN SUSHI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON LEFT DOOR AT TOP OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH BLACK DOORS IN SUSHI AREA.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NON WORKING FINAL RINSE GAUGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. FINAL RINSE GAUGE READING 148F. INSTRUCTED WAREWASHING MACHINE SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES THAT INDICATE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER (A)IN EACH WASH AND RINSE TANK AND (B)AS THE WATER ENTERS THE HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE MANIFOLD OR IN THE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION TANK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING EASTSIDE FAUCET AT FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST KITCHEN IN FRONT OF COOK LINE AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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NOV 7

2023

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 31

2023

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USED BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS (CUCUMBERS). FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. DISCUSSED IMPORTANCE OF WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD IS NOT RECORDED ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MANAGER WENT THROUGH ALL INVOICE RECEIPTS IN HOUSE TO VERIFY WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WERE SOLD PER TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED PINK LIQUID MEDICINE STORED ABOVE FACILITY FOOD IN STAND UP COOLER NEAR END OF COOKLINE. OBSERVED CONTAINER OF VARIOUS MEDICINES STORED ABOVE DRY STORAGE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE PERSONAL MEDICINES AWAY FROM FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 35 RODENT DROPPINGS IN STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR PREPARATION ROOM. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FACILITY AND CONSULT WITH LICENSE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITAION ISSUED.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MOLLUSK/CRUSTACEA SHELLS ARE REUSED TO SERVE SUSHI. MOLLUSK/CRUSTACEA SHELLS MAY NOT BE USED MORE THAN ONCE TO SERVING FOOD. INSTUCTED TO REMOVE.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS AND GARBAGE ACCUMILATION UNDER THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. MANAGER MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Food Temperature

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS DATED ON 4/20/23, REPORT#: 2574627 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #35) 3-501.13: FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN COMMERICIAL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER. #43) 3-304.12: UTENSILS STORED IN STANDING WATER IN COOKLINE AND SUSHI AREA. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F. #49) 4-602.13: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMILATION ON BOTH WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARDS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55) 6-501.114: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED. 6-201.11: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL AND CEILING ABOVE BEHIND AND ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEAR STAIRS. HOLES MUST BE SEALED UP, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

APR 20

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN COMMERICIAL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

REACH-IN ICE CREAM/DESSERT FREEZER AND ICE CREAM SCOOPS IS STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO HAND SINK. ICE CREAM/DESSERT AREA MUST BE PROTECTED BY CONTAMINATION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN SINKS SO THAT FOOD PREP SINK AREA IS NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP CUTTING BOARDS. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

UTENSILS STORED IN STANDING WATER IN COOKLINE AND SUSHI AREA. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS IS NOT PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/TEST STRIPS. WHILE ON SITE CHEF PROVIDED A HEAT DEVICE BOUGHT WHILE CONDUCTING EXIT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMILATION ON BOTH WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARDS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL AND CEILING ABOVE BEHIND AND ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEAR STAIRS. HOLES MUST BE SEALED UP, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

NOV 3

2022

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 25

2022

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK OBSTRUCTED AND NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE. HAND SINK IN UPSTAIRS PREP AREA TABLE AND WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER BLOCKED ACCESS TO SINK, MAIN KITCHEN 1ST HAND SINK NEAR FRONT LOADING COOLER AND ICE CREAM COOLER BLOCKED WITH UTENSILS STORED INSIDE, 2ND HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN OBSTRUCTED WITH MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT AND CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE HAND SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND SINKS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Facility Condition

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING SHELLSTOCK IDENTIFICATION TAGS/LABELS. FACILITY MAIN KITCHEN FRONT LOADING COOLER HAD A CONTAINER OF OYSTERS IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK IDENTIFICATION TAGS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SHELLSTOCK TAGS ARE TO REMAIN WITH SHELLSTOCK AND KEPT ON SITE FOR 90 DAYS. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED SHELLSTOCK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Pest Activity

PROPER DISPOSITION OF RETURNED, PREVIOUSLY SERVED, RECONDITIONED & UNSAFE FOOD

OBSERVED FACILITY SERVING CONTAMINATED FOOD. INSECTS FOUND INSIDE OF FACILITY BAR LIQUOR BOTTLES AT BAR IN FRONT OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FOOD IS TO BE SAFE UNADULTERATED AND OR CONTAMINATED AT ALL TIMES, PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED CONTAMINATED BOTTLES COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED FOODS AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED 2LBS OF CHICKEN SOUP AT 55.0F AND RAW PORK AT 53.4F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOODS ITEMS DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL DISCARDED ITEMS TOTALED $120. PRIORITY VIOLATION . CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. COS

Serious Documentation & Training

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED FACILITY UTILIZING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING PROCESS OF LAMB MEAT AND FISH WITHOUT APPROVED HACCP PLAN IN PLACE AND ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE APPROVED HACCP PLAN MUST BE IN PLACE AND ON SITE FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF FOOD AND FOLLOWED. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. 7-38-005 PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Documentation & Training

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

SEE VIOLATION #29 OBSERVED NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE,FACILITY UTILIZING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING PROCESS OF LAMB MEAT AND FISH WITHOUT APPROVED HACCP PLAN IN PLACE OR ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE APPROVED HACCP PLAN MUST BE IN PLACE AND ON SITE FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF FOOD AND FOLLOWED. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 53.1F. OBSERVED SUSHI BAR PREP COOLER NOT COLD HOLDING 41F OR BELOW. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

"OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED."

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED FACILITY PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION PREFORMED ON 2/25/2022 REPORT# 2552257. OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS ON COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

MAR 4

2022

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON COOK LINE AND MOTION SENSOR NOT WORKING ON PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS ON COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS IN MEN'S ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Serious Food Temperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON VENT OVER LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

FEB 25

2022

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTY (DISCLOSE) ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED BY ASTERISKING THEM TO FOOTNOTE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED CAT TREATS STORED NEAR TO-GO BAGS ACROSS FROM HOST STAND AND IN 3RD FLOOR OFFICE. ADDITIONALLY OBSERVED CAT TREE SET UP ON 3RD FLOOR OUTSIDE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAT PARAPHANALIA FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF ANIMALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON COOK LINE AND MOTION SENSOR NOT WORKING ON PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS ON COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS IN MEN'S ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Serious Food Temperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON VENT OVER LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MAY 18

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO FILL WATER IN A PITCHER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HANDWASHING SINKS may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND COLD HOLDING UNITS ON 1ST & 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, RICE, WHEN FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN 1ST & 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, AND ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY DRAIN PIPES ON 2 HANDWASHING SINKS AND A LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, FOUND LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN LADIES 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL UNDER WINDOW IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 20

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AREA IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR AND SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND COD HOLDING UNITS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP ON ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRONT BAR AREA AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHINH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 28

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TASTE FOOD WITH HAND USING GLOVES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. AFTER TASTING FOOD ITEM EMPLOYEE PROCEEDS TO COVER FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD GLOVES, AND WASH HANDS.

Serious Documentation & Training

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED SUSHI RICE (3.8 PH) LAB REPORT DATED 5/24/12. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LAB REPORT ASSESSMENT FOR WITHIN THE PAST FIVE (5) YEARS. PERSON IN CHARGE MUST PROVIDE RECORDS VERIFYING THE PH FROM A CERTIFIED LAB. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR TWO SUSHI COLD HOLDING UNIT (DISPLAY CASE) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -

MAR 23

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT MAINTAINED: THE SINK WAS OBSTRUCTED BY A LARGE PITCHER STORED IN THE BASIN, THE DRAIN WAS PLUGGED WITH PLASTIC WRAP AND THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER WAS NOT OPERATIONAL (NO OTHER PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE SINK). INSTRUCTED THAT HANDSINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AND PROVIDED WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR CLEARED HANDSINK, DRAIN AND PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WOVEN WICKER LIDS BEING USED TO COVER FOOD ITEMS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WICKER LIDS FROM FOOD SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BOTTOM OF 1ST FLOOR BAR BEER COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND ELIMINATE SOURCE OF STANDING WATER. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR GLASS DOOR COOLER. OBSERVED LIQUID SPILL AND BROKEN GLASS IN BOTTOM OF "BATSU" BEER COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT LEFT WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AND TO USE RIGHT SINK UNTIL REPAIRED. OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE LOOSE AT "BATSU" BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDLE SO IT FUNCTIONS PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN 2ND FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET WHERE RUGS AND OTHER LOOSE ITEMS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS SO THEY ARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

MAR 17

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND SOY SAUCES AND OILS IN PLASTIC SQUEEZE BOTTLES NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOOR CRAKED AND MISSING AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE REAR SUSHI BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR SUSHI BAR AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE SUSHI BAR HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SOAP CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL CHEMICALS AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 15

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON SHELVINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BOARDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO,BROKEN GASKET AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER MUST BE REPAIRED/REPLACED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,PREP AREA SHELVINGS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,TOASTER OVEN AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AT SUSHI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INDSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 14

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE WALK IN-COOLER. OBSERVED UDON SOUP AT 51.1F,CHICKEN AT 44.1-44.6F,PORK CHORIZO AT 43.9F,GROUND BEEF AT 44.1F,CRAB CAKES AT 44.2F,COOKED BRUSSEL SPROUTS AT 43.1F,EGGS AT 45.7F ETC..COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT PREP AREA IN USE NOT SANITIZING , CHEMICAL 0 PPM DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AT SUSHI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INDSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 7

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, AT THIS TIME FOOD HANDLERS WHERE ACTIVELY PREPPING FOODS AND SUSHI.AT THIS TIME,MANAGER PROVIDED COPY OF A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE--NO XEROX COPIES ARE ACCEPTABLE ONLY THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND MUST BE POSTED AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AT THE STAND-UP 2 DOOR COOLER AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA AND MISSING ICE BIN COVER FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BIN AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AND PROVIDE MISSING ICE BIN COVER AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 1

2016

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT PREP AREA IN USE NOT SANITIZING , CHEMICAL 0 PPM DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE WAS BLOCKED WITH BUCKETS OF SOY SAUCE AND STORING SOILED KITCHEN TRAYS INSIDE THE SAID EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHWASH AREAS AND KITCHEN AREA AND REAR ICE MACHINE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,HOSE CONNECTIONS OF FOOD EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER,KITCHEN SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR TILES AT KITCHEN AREA MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS AND OBSERVED OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENTS AND ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS TO 6"INCHES OF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 16

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

OBSERVED BOX OF OYSTERS WITHOUT PROPER SHELLFISH TAG STORED IN WALK IN COOLER APPROXIMATELY 80 OYSTERS. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAME. ADVISED MANAGER TO KEEP SHELLFISH TAGS FOR 90 DAYS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (B)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT SANTIZING AT THIS TIME. 0 PPM. HELD FOR INSPECTION. TAG PLACED ON DISH MACHINE AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANTIZE AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DOWNSTAIRS BAR AREA BLOCKED AND NOT ACCESSIBLE, AND WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. OBSERVED UPSTAIRS EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BAR WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUE 7-38-030.

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPPED AND SERVED (SUSHI, RICE, SOUP, AND SHRIMP). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH PROPER DOCUMENTATION POSTED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UTENSILS AND MULTI USE ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS AND UTENSILS WHILE BEING STORED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP CHIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BIN UPSTAIRS IN BAR WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED SOILED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME. OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL BEING USED ON SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS AND HANGING BOTTOM VENT COVER ON 2 DOOR FREEZER ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENT COVERS IN ALL EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND NEXT TO BAR COOLERS DOWNSTAIRS AND UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING IN DISREPAIR IN MEN'S RESTOOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENT IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHEILDS IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT BULBS BURNT OUT IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED VENTILATION IN MEN'S RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR IN DISREPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STRIPED COLD WATER FAUCET ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREA ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS.

FEB 6

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM INACCESSIBLE WITH CONTAINERS OF SOY SAUCE AND BROOMS IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE PREP AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINK. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED(SUSHI,CHICKEN,FISH ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME,PREPARED BY DATE AND USE BY DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE CONTAINER AT THE WAITRESS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR THE STORAGE BIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED LAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY DISH WASHER ROOM AND UNDERNEATH HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 1

2014

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 19

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OBSERVED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SINKS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS AT 95F DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT CALLED OUT A REPAIRMAN TO REPAIR THE HOT WATER TANK DURING THE INSPECTION. THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS ABOVE 110F BEFORE THE END OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER WAS PROVIDED TO THE HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN IT WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE THE HANDSINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNTIL THE HANDSINK IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

NO SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE 1ST FLOOR SUSHI BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AT THE HANDSINK AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HANDSINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILE BY THE FREEZER IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE OPEN WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR THE REAR DOOR IN THE PREP AREA, AROUND THE MOP SINK, AND ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE, CEILING IN MEN'S WASHROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR.

MAY 6

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AMONG FOOD HANDLERS, OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS PROPERLY JUST RINSING HANDS AT 3-COMP SINK AND USING HIS SOILED APRON TO DRY HANDS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS ONLY IN HANDS WASHING SINKS USING SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-010(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN UTENSILS STORED TOO CLOSE TO FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6" OR HIGHER OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES CELL PHONE KEPT ON PREP TABLE, OPEN DRINKS ALSO. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP PERSONAL ITEMS OFF PREP TABLE AND PROVIDE EMPLOYEES DRINKS CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

DEC 13

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITY. NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SUSHI PREP STATION FIRST FLOOR AND RAW SEAFOOD STATION AT 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, PROPMOTE HANDS WASHING AMONG FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

BOTTOM OF ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF FLOOR.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PREP COOLER THERMOMETER TUCKED IN THE BACK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN THE WARMENST PART WHERE IT CAN BE VISIBLE.

MAY 4

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA ON 1ST FL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXCESS ICE AND CLEAN ICE CREAM FREEZER ON 1ST FL IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMP. SINK ON THE 2ND FL IN THE PREP AREA.

JUL 21

2011

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 13

2011

FAIL 0 violations

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