SEP 5
2025
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KIMBERLI SUSHI BAR & THAI CUISINE.
YOUR CALL. 53/100
2547 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 5, 2025 · passed
6 of 12 inspections passed, 5 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
73
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Mar 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET REPAIRED WITH TAPE INSIDE THE TALL TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE THE WHITE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AT THE PREVIOUS DINING AREA NOW FREEZER STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OF PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN OR CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE ANY COOLERS AND FREEZERS.----NOTED RAW WOODEN SHELVING ADJACENT TO THE MOP SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED PIPING UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEING PROPPED UP BY A DIRTY PAINT CAN. MUST REMOVE AND PROPERLY SECURE PLUMBING AS NEEDED.----LEAK FROM PIPING NEXT TO THE HOT WATER TANK INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS FOR BUSINESS OPERATION MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE SOUTH WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
APR 112025FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 11
2025
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12--OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEMS(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS,PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS, KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS,AND DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY DRY STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.(NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR ELEVATING ITEMS).
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13--OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2615128 DATED:04/04/2025 #56--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 4/15/2025. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
APR 42025FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 4
2025
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEMS(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AND EQUIPMENTS IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR EAST SIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM BENEATH THE STORAGE SHELVES ALONG THE WALL AND NEXT TO THE STORAGE SHELF IN THE CORNER BY THE FRONT REGISTER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS,PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS, KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS,AND DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY DRY STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.(NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR ELEVATING ITEMS).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2594170 DATED:05/08/2024 #16--OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES. #44--INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT ALL MULTI-USE KITCHENWARE POTS AND PANS IN KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN. #47--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET AT LEFT DOOR INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEAR THE WEST WALL.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN. #51--BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT HOSE BIB LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #56--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 4/11/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 82024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 8
2024
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT ALL MULTI-USE KITCHENWARE POTS AND PANS IN KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET AT LEFT DOOR INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEAR THE WEST WALL.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT HOSE BIB LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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OCT 142022PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 14
2022
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE NEXT TO 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
DEC 22021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 2
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT SUSHI BAR AREA.
NOV 182021FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 18
2021
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON THE PREMISES AND LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM BENEATH THE STORAGE SHELVES ALONG THE WALL AND NEXT TO THE REAR DOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELF IN THE CORNER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN THE STORAGE AREAS AND WASHROOMS. ALSO OBSERVED 4 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED BURIED INSIDE OF THE ICE IN THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF THE MACHINE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BOTH PREP AREAS. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS IN THE STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2456765 ON 11/17/20 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - 4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND GREASE ON THE SIDES OF THE WOK STATION AND STOVE. 55 - 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
NOV 172020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 17
2020
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE GREASE TRAP IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, PREP TABLES AND GREASE ON THE SIDES OF THE WOK STATION AND STOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
NOV 102020FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 10
2020
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LIVE INSECTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON THE FOOD EQUIPMENT HANGING ONTO THE WIRE RACK ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CHOPPED BROCCOLI STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE REFRIGERATOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS, THE GREASE TRAPS IN BOTH PREP AREAS, THE WOK STATION, STOVE, DEEP FRYERS AND WATER LINES FROM THE WOK STATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF BOTH PREP AREAS AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS IN THE STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
MAR 192020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 19
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO COMPLETE EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY SIGN BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THAT KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ARE INSTALLED TO CLOSE. FACILITY SHOULD INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED USE OF UNPROTECTED WOOD FOR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST USE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP IN KITCHEN , DRY STORAGE AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MAR 102020FAILED21 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 10
2020
FAILED
21 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
STATEMENT OR RECORD THAT FISH USED RAW FOR SUSHI PRODUCT HAS BEEN FROZEN BY DISTRIBUTOR OR IN FACILITY NOT PRESENTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED STATEMENT OR RECORD. PRIORITY VIOLATION , 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
NOTED NO SUSHI RICE ANALYSES 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.EMPLOYEE DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF PROPER USAGE OF pH MATER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED SEVERAL LIVE ROACHES UNDER AND AROUND TABLES IN DINING AREA.RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THAT KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ARE INSTALLED TO CLOSE. FACILITY SHOULD INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES AND BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD (SUSHI RICE) .MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED USE OF UNPROTECTED WOOD FOR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST USE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WARE WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON COVER OF GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED OUTSIDE TWO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).NO CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL ON ENTRANCE TO FOOD PREP AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP IN KITCHEN , DRY STORAGE AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THAT MOPS HAVE BEEN STORED ON FLOORS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PLACE MOPS IN POSITION THAT CAN ALLOWS THEM AIR DRY WITH OUT SOILING WALLS AND FLOORS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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.
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