SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LITTLE WOK.

BEAT. 38/100

3144 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 2, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed 4 of 18 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
8 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
106
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jul 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 2
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA SPILL CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURE IN PLACE AT FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COMPLETE KIT AND PROCEDURE PER FOOD CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UPON RETURNING ON 5/5/2025, MANAGER PROVIDED PROOF OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA SPILL CLEAN UP KIT AS WELL AS A PROCEDURE IN PLACE. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AVAILABLE AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE REMINDING EMPLOYEES THEY MUST WASH HANDS.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 131F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS RECENTLY INSTALLED REPLACING OLDER, LOW TEMP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN FINAL SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 165F AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. UPON RETURNING ON 5/5/2025, MANAGER HAD MACHINE SERVICED AND INSTALLATION COMPLETE. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 165.2F ACHIEVED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD AND BOXES OF DRIED GOODS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE CRAWL SPACE BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE FOOD ITEMS AND BOXES OF FOOD FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES IN BASEMENT CRAWL SPACE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD, BAGS OF VEGETABLES, AND VARIOUS BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT CRAWL SPACE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXES OF FOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AS WELL AS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN DRY STORAGE BINS WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS AND UTENSILS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE CRAWL SPACE BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES IN BASEMENT CRAWL SPACE.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, ETC STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT CRAWL SPACE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED ENTIRTIY OF THE BASEMENT CRAWL SPACE TO BE FULL OF SINGLE SERVICE AND BOXED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SHELVES AT SIDE OF GRILL AREA/NEXT TO DOOR FOR REAR ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA TO HAVE A SEVERELY LEAKING COLD WATER HANDLE THAT IS ALSO RUSTED AWAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK IN GOOD REPAIR.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED MENS TOILET ON LEFT SIDE TO OVERFLOW WHEN FLUSHED, CAUSING A BACK UP OF WASTE WATER ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE MENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND TO ENSURE WASTE WATER IS NOT BACKING UP THROUGH ANY DRAINS OR TOILET. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). TOILET ROOM WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, AND A SIGN WAS PLACED ON DOOR PRIOR TO INSPECTION. UPON RETURNING ON 5/5/2025, MANAGER HAD TOILET SERVICED AND ALL WASTE EFFECTIVELY DISPOSED WITH NO BACK UP. PRIORITY VIOLATION CORRECTED, TWO BATHROOMS PROVIDED.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR MAJORITY OF FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES FOUND AT FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/13/2024, REPORT #2596242: #49) THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WAS FOUND DIRTY: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ALL MICROWAVE OVENS.EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL KITCHEN FREEZERS AND COOLERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, ESPECIALLY THE DOOR HANDLES AND INSIDE DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #55) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT PREP AREA. FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING, ESPECIALLY AT THE FAR END CORNER, WITH HEAVY DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED. UPON RETURNING ON 5/5/2025, MANAGER ADDRESSED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS AND CLEANED THE EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS THE FLOORS BELOW THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED.

JUN 13
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (RIGHT SIDE COOLER) ALONG COOKLINE DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WAS FOUND DIRTY: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ALL MICROWAVE OVENS.EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL KITCHEN FREEZERS AND COOLERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, ESPECIALLY THE DOOR HANDLES AND INSIDE DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BAR HANDWASH SINK FAUCET LEAKING ALSO WOMENS WASHROOM SINK COLD WATER LINE WITH LOW PRESSURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT PREP AREA. FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING, ESPECIALLY AT THE FAR END CORNER, WITH HEAVY DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

DEC 8
2023
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 13
2023
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 6
2023
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

WE OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: IN THE MOP SINK AREA IN THE KITCHEN, DISHROOM, BOXES ON SHELVES IN STORAGE(REAR AREA), WASHROOMS, AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED FROM ALL EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS:ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER DISHMACHINE,MOP SINK AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS.CLEAN AND MAINTAINS

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SEP 1
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED FROM ALL EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD

AUG 25
2023
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT PREP AREA AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WASHROOMS WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDAION 7-38-020(A).

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULTED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 13
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE WAS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, ASSORTED COOKED MEATS, AND SHRIMP WITH NO LABELS OF ANY KIND, NO EXPIRATION DATES, AND NO WRITTEN POLICY/PROCEDURE FOR IDENTIFYING THE EXPIRATION OF SUCH FOODS. ALL FOODS ARE DISCARDED. REVIEWED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1000 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $5000 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

NOTED EXPIRED SUSHI LAB ANALYSES TEST LETTER DATED 3/30/2017. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE THE LAB ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

BEVERAGE BOTTLES (LIQUOR) ARE STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER PIPELINES AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND SUSHI PREP ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

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

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT, AND REPLACE.

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SPILLS ON SHELVES, COUNTERTOPS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND AROUND THE SERVICE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, AND GREASE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA ..FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, AND FOOD DRY STORAGE. FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING, ESPECIALLY AT THE FAR END CORNER, WITH DIRT ROACHES, HEAVY DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AND WHERE NECESSARY.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

JAN 28
2022
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 19
2022
FAILED
21 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WORKING IN THE FACILITY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAKE AVAILABLE DURING EACH HEALTH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES EATING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEE MEALS MUST BE CONSUMED IN THE DESIGNATED DINING AREA.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 300 LBS COOKED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, ASSORTED COOKED MEATS, SHRIMP WITH NO LABELS OF ANY KIND, NO EXPIRATION DATES, AND NO WRITTEN POLICY/PROCEDURE FOR IDENTIFYING THE EXPIRATION OF SUCH FOODS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN FISH BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED IN STANDING WATER. REVIEWED ALL METHODS OF THAWING FROZEN FOODS.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MEASURE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN CONTAINERS WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

THE INTERIOR OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE IS EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH SLIME SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WAS FOUND DIRTY: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ALL MICROWAVE OVENS.EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL KITCHEN FREEZERS AND COOLERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, ESPECIALLY THE DOOR HANDLES AND INSIDE DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTREMELY DIRTY INTERIOR HAND SINK AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. SINK WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

DIRTY HAND WASH WASHBOWLS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE MOP SINK. WET/SOILED MOPS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY/DUSTY FLOOR FANS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR SEVERAL EMPLOYEES ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE ABOVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2510386 ON 5-26-21 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #45- 4-903.11(A; C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AREA IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.#47- 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS OR CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE, FOOD-GRADE MATERIAL.#49-4-602.13- CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELVING IN THE DINING ROOM/SUSHI PREP IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED CHIPPING AND PEELING PRESSED WOOD. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS, CARDBOARD, OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR ANY SHELVING OR COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. 4-601.11(B)--EXCESSIVE GREASE ON COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, METAL RACK SHELVING, AND FOOD CART. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.#55-: 6-201.11-- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AREA, COOKS LINE, WALK-IN COOLER, ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT NOTED DIRTY WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WORKING IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT FACE MASKS OR FACE COVERINGS. VIOLATION OF RULES AND ORDER 2-112-340 CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO POSTING OF MASK REQUIREMENT SIGNAGE FOR BUSINESS AT ENTRANCE AND INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT.MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE ORDER. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 26
2021
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12--COOKS LINE KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN COOLER AND SINK BACKSPLASH. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL IN-USE UTENSILS.

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

4-903.11(A;C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE DISH WASHING AREA IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS OR CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE, FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13- CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELVING IN THE DINING ROOM/SUSHI PREP IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED CHIPPING AND PEELING PRESSED WOOD. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS, CARDBOARD, OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR ANY SHELVING OR COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. 4-601.11(B)--EXCESSIVE GREASE ON COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, METAL RACK SHELVING, AND FOOD CART. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11-- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN WASHROOMS, THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AREA, COOKS LINE, WALK-IN COOLER, ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT NOTED DIRTY WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MAY 18
2021
FAILED
11 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN IN A PLASTIC TUB ON TOP OF MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 65.3F. REVIEWED HOT FOOD MUST BE HELD HOT AT 135F OR GREATER. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 90 LBS COOKED CHICKEN, PREPARED CREAM CHEESE FILLING, COOKED EGG ROLLS NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO DATES ON ANY FOODS. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL COOKS IN ALL PREP AREAS NOTED WITHOUT HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MUST NOT STORE THE ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE ICE IN THE ICE MACHINE.----COOKS LINE KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN COOLER AND SINK BACKSPLASH. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL IN-USE UTENSILS.

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE DISH WASHING AREA IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS OR CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE, FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY TOASTER OVEN AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN INTERIOR, AND EXTERIOR, TABLETOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, METAL RACK SHELVING, AND FOOD CART. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---MUST REMOVE PLASTIC SEALANT PROTECTOR DISHWASHING MACHINE AND CLEAN TOP OF THE MACHINE.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELVING IN THE DINING ROOM/SUSHI PREP IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED CHIPPING AND PEELING PRESSED WOOD. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS, CARDBOARD, OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR ANY SHELVING OR COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN WASHROOMS, THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AREA, COOKS LINE, WALK-IN COOLER, ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT NOTED DIRTY WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.-----CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE MOP SINK. NOT ON THE FLOOR OF ANY OTHER AREA.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2366070 ON 3-19-20 NOT CORRECTED. #49- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS BOTH EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH-IN COOLERS. #53- NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

MAR 19
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS BOTH EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE TABLES AT REAR PREP AREA AND ON WALLS OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NOTED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AS A REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE ON DUTY MUST HAVE A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SUSHI, SOUP, SEAFOOD,ETC) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 51.1F, BEEF 60.3F, CHICKEN 63.7F, TOFU 59.0F, CHICKEN 95.3F, DUMPLING 73.0F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 50 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND SOME PREPARED FOOD READY TO EAT WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. KIM CHEE. MUST LABEL ALL TIME TEMPERATURE FOR SAFETY FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 37-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE INSIDE MENUS FOR SUSHI BEING SOLD AT BUSINESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING LIVE AND DEAD ROACHES. -WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS -CRACKS ON THE WALLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 NOT CORRECTED. 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090

AUG 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND SOME PREPARED FOOD READY TO EAT WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. KIM CHEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL ALL TIME TEMPERATURE FOR SAFETY FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE INSIDE MENUS FOR SUSHI BEING SOLD AT BUSINESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

FEB 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. SOAP SUPPLIED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREAS BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SUSHI STATION. FOODHANDLER CURRENTLY WASHING HANDS AT SECOND SINK AT BAR (ABOUT 10FT AWAY FROM PREPARATION). MUST REPLACE BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE.

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

FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK IN COOLER.(OLD PLATES, ETC.) MUST CLEAR/CLEAN TOP OF WALK IN COOLER.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 24
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. NOTED 2 LBS/$20 OF SUSHI RICE AT 85 DEGREES. OPERATOR UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT SUSHI HAS BEEN PROPERLY ACIDIFIED TO REMOVE FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW OR AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE UNTIL PROPER pH TESTING AND/OR DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED ON SITE. CRITICAL VIOLAION: 7-38-005(A).

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

MUST NOT STORE KNIVES IN THE GAP BETWEEN COOK LINE EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE FROM THE STOVE TOP AND ATTACHED SHELF AND THE SHELF BELOW THE LEFT STOVE BURNER. MUST CLEAN SOILED KNIVES STORED ON THE KNIFE STRIP. MUST CLEAN OIL ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND VENTS ABOVE COOK LINE. MUST CLEAN RESIDUE FROM HANDLES OF THE RICE WARMERS AND THE PREP TOP COOLERS.

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

MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN AND NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER.

JUL 19
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE KITCHEN/DISH EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.

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