KIMURA SUSHI.
1422 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 11 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 42025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE SUSHI PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
OBSERVED SEVERAL HANGING FLY TRAPS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FLY TRAPS FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE GREASE TRAP.
MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
JUN 202024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 122024FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR REFRIGERATOR, SUCH AS 3LBS OF EGGS AT 59.1F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 3LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 60F REAR REFRIGERATOR. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). THE UNIT HAS BEEN TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 312023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL (FLOUR). MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON FOOD CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED NO LID ON THE TRASH CAN IN THE UNISEX BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 172022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RICE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 87.2F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $15.00. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1/19/2022, REPORT #2546675. #58--OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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JAN 192022PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL (RICE). MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON FOOD CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. MUST STORE IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN 50-100PPM(CHLORINE) WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT SIDE) WHEN WATER IS DRAINING. ALSO OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN UNISEX BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD ON RIGHT SIDE. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
AUG 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.DOCUMENTS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION PROVIDED TO PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN COLD HOLD UNIT (SUSHI COOLER) IN REAR PREP AREA... 2 LBS OF SALMON @50.7F, 1LB OF WHITE FISH @51.3, 2 LB OF BBQ EEL @ 62.0F, 3LBS OF MACKEREL @ 52.0F, 2 LBS OF CRAB @ 49.5, YELLOW TAIL FISH @ 52.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID ITEMS DURING THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP COLD HELD FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGS ONLY.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL USED TO LINE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER WITH CARDBOARD BOXES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT UNORGANIZED AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (SHOES/CLOTHES, USED MOP HEADS, ETC. IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING UNITS, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN PREMISES.
OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT IN DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT PROPER SHIELDING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 302018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2.102.14(A(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5.204.12 MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
AUG 232018FAILED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
2.102.14(A(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5.203.11(A)OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BASIN OF HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, WATER NOT DRAINING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK REPAIRED, AND STAFF MUST USE THE OTHER HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA, TO WASH HANDS, UNTIL SINK IS REPAIRED. 5.402.13 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
4.602.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FOR EXTERIOR OF OVEN, WOK, AND FRYER IN PREP AREA. ALSO DETAIL INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
3.502.17(D)(D) MUST DATE MARK ALL TCS FOODS HELD IN COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
3.302.12 MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (RICE,FLOUR, SUGAR) IN THE PREP AREA, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
4.904.11(B) MUST INVERT PLATES STORED ON STORAGE RACK IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
4.102.11 MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD AND MAINTAIN.
4.22.16 MUST DETAIL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FORM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. ALSO, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WINDOW SILLS ON MAIN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
5.204.12 MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
6.21.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. ALSO REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
6.501.114 MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AERA, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
2.102.13 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED OF ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE ON-LINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
DEC 82017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND STORAGE AREAS.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN TOILET ROOM DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA,MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER ON LOWER WALL AT STORAGE AREAS.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN LOCKER/REFRIGERATOR STORAGE AREA
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS.
DEC 52017FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH BAGS ABOVE RIM.MUST HAVE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS TIGHT FITTING.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND STORAGE AREAS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN TOILET ROOM DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA,MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER ON LOWER WALL AT STORAGE AREA.
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN LOCKER/REFRIGERATOR STORAGE AREA.
MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS.
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