APR 4
2017
PASS · 0 violations
KIMBERLY SUSHI.
Chicago Health Dept
2547 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2017.
11 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Apr 2017.
Last inspected Apr 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
VIOLATIONS
41
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 28
2017
FAIL 5 violations
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE--ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1523150 DATED:02/20/2015. 32 OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE, AND USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND INVEST FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, 05/20/2015 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 4/4/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED OPEN CANS OF FOODS INSIDE THE COOLERS,MUST BE TRANSFERRED INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS DAILY.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGH-OUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS/SUPPLIES AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FIR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 20
2015
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE, AND USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND INVEST FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING AND NOT COMPLETELY REACHING ALL COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
SEP 3
2014
PASS 3 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS NOT LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS DAILY.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
AUG 22
2014
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOODS NOT [PROTECTION DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE STAINLESS STEEL PANEL AND COVER WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE HAS BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE COMING INTO CONTACT WITH FRESH ICE BEING MADE AND STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR ICE AND PARTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). "HELD FOR INSPECTION" TAG PLACED ON ICE MACHINE.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECTS ON PREMISES OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND PREP COOLER AND 1 LIVE ROACH BEHIND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE EVIDENCE AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS OF PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS NOT LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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DEC 6
2013
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 27
2013
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED OVER 15 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR BY EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR KITCHEN, ON FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, INSIDE MOTOR HOUSING OF CHEST FREEZER ALL AT THE REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AND AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED ASSORTED SERVING MULTI UTENSILS ON SHELVE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVERING FOR MULTI USE UTENSILS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED BROWNISH DISCOLORATION ALONG LINING OF RUBBER GASKET LID INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK OF FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 3
2013
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF PREP REACH IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, MICROWAVE OVEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLS AT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE ROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ALSO MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN. DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPES INSIDE DRIED FOOD STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE PANELS AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
SEP 27
2012
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR,RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE.
SEP 20
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. PLASTIC DOOR AND METAL INTERIOR PANEL WITH BLACK AND BROWNISH MOLDY SUBSTANCE ON THE PLASTIC DOOR AND METAL PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. TAGGED THE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG AND USE UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-38-005(A).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER AND DATED. ALSO BULK CONTAINERS NEED LABEL TOO.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR,RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FILTER AND HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING ON THE FAUCET ARM CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MUST BE VISIBLE IN ALL PREP COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER.
MAR 3
2011
PASS 8 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON KITCHEN SHELVES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, CHEST FREEZER AND MICROWAVE OVEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS INSIDE KITCHEN, BAR AREA AND STORAGE ROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPLACE BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE ON HAND WASHING BOWL IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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