MACKU.

Chicago Health Dept

2239 N CLYBOURN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2020.

Last inspected Aug 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 10

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SINK NOT INSTALLED IN PREP AREA/KITCHEN WHERE COOKED AND RAW FOODS ARE HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK AT SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER, AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS STILL 0ppm. A DISH RACK INSIDE THE UNIT WITH WASHED UTENSILS: PLASTIC BOTTLES, STRAINER, CUPS, BOWLS ETC. DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER OF 100ppm. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. TWO DAYS GIVEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. ON 8-12-20 CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION PROVIDED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.PRESENTLY 100ppm.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON RAW UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU(SUSHI) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN, ON COMPUTER SHOWS CONSUMER ADVISORY HOWEVER NO DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDER COOKED FOODS/SUSHI. ON CARRY OUT AND DELIVERY MENU NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. On 8-12-2020 manager provide disclosure on menu on computer,and all other required documentation.

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

FOUND SUSHI RICE LAB LETTER TEST HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE SUSHI RICE LAB LETTER ON PREMISES, MUST BE WITHIN 5 YEARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOOD INSIDE PLASTIC WHITE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

WASTE PIPE ABOUT FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE ENCASED OR RELOCATE FOOD ITEMS

Minor Sanitation

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

OUTSIDE REAR SCREEN DOOR MESH BROKEN/HOLES PULLED AWAY FROM FRAME AND BOTTOM IS COVERED WITH CARDBOARD. REPLACE SAID MESH.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LIDS PROVIDED ON RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESS GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN UNDER RUBBER GASKET.REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN CEILING WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND LIQUOR AREA.MUST BE REPAIRED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

NOV 26

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON RAW UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU(SUSHI) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED FOODS ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

DEC 22

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT LIQUOR AND PAPER STORAGE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF DISH STORAGE SHELF AND INTERIOR OF CHEST COOLER REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI AND BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN BAR AREA UNDER RUG AND IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR CHEST COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL IN BAR AREA AND MISSING WALL BASE IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR PREP TABLES.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA

SEP 22

2016

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA,RUSTY PREP TABLES,RUSTY LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM UNUSED SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA,FISH REACH IN COOLER,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FAUCETS AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA 3- COMP SINK,CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA,DISH RACKS,DELIME DISH MACHINE.MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments:MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRONT PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR,MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT REAR & FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA ,FILTERS AND HOOD

Minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments:.MUST PROVIDE 1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK,BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR BASEMENT AREA

SEP 15

2016

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND ON FLOOR AND ON LOWER PART OF HOT WATER TANK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/15/16/(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1592033 12/22/15 NOT CORRECTED #32-OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES MADE OF RAW WOOD.ALL SHELVES NEEDS TO BE SEALED OR PAINTED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.OBSERVED GASKETS IN DISREPAIR ON TALL STANDING REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO DISH MACHINE AND LOWER REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.MUST REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS.#33-OBSERVED MOP SINK NOT CLEAN.CLEAN & MAINTAIN.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN WITH BLACK DIRT ACCUMULATION ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#35-OBSERVED WALL IN MOPSINK ROOM IN DISREPAIR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#41-OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA,RUSTY PREP TABLES,RUSTY LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM UNUSED SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA,FISH REACH IN COOLER,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FAUCETS AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA 3- COMP SINK,CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA,DISH RACKS,DELIME DISH MACHINE.MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR,MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT REAR & FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA ,FILTERS AND HOOD.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIN HOLE IN HOT WATER LINE AT HOT WATER TANK,OVERHEAD LEAKY VENTILATION UNIT IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE 1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK,BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA

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DEC 22

2015

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES MADE OF RAW WOOD. ALL SHELVES NEED TO BE SEALED OR PAINTED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEABLE. MAINTAIN SHELVES. OBSERVED GASKETS IN DISREPAIR ON BOTH REACH IN COOLERS AT FRONT SUSHI BAR, TALL STANDING REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO DISH MACHINE AND LOW REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN KITHCEN. REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MOP SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN WITH BLACK DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL IN MOP ROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL IN MOP ROOM. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITHIN WASHROOM UNCLEAN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MOP ROOM. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MOP ROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM FAUCET. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAK.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE

DEC 3

2015

FAIL 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

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 LARGE HOLE IN BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF BASEMENT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TO BASEMENT COMPLETLY RODENTPROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES MADE OF RAW WOOD. ALL SHELVES NEED TO BE SEALED OR PAINTED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEABLE. MAINTAIN SHELVES

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS IN DISREPAIR ON BOTH REACH IN COOLERS AT FRONT SUSHI BAR, TALL STANDING REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO DISH MACHINE AND LOW REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN KITHCEN. REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SHELVES WITH LIQUOR STORAGE IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVES AT SERVER STATION UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MOP SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN WITH BLACK DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL IN MOP ROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL IN MOP ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITHIN WASHROOM UNCLEAN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MOP ROOM. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MOP ROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM FAUCET. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAK.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

MAR 21

2014

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 20

2014

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER THROGHOUT PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT AND BY THE FURNACE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN APPROXIMATELY OVER 60 TOTAL ALSO THE FRONT BASEMENT DOOR IS NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1198752 DATED 3/15/13. #32- MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK.#41- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. ALL OTHER ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.CITATION ISSUE SERIOUS 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS/POT AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE CABINET BEHIND THE SUSHI BAR AND ALL THE SHELVING RACK SIN THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND FURNACE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL THE BRICK WALL THROUGHOUT DINING AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT IN THE FURNACE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

MAR 15

2013

PASS 8 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SHELVING THROUGHOUT FRONT SUSHI PREP WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT SUSHI PREP AND BEHIND REAR BOX FREEZER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER UNDER KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL STORED ITEMS IN HALLWAY CLOSET MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

BASEBOARD WALL TILES UNDER DISH MACHINE AND BEHIND REAR BOX FREEZER MISSING/DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE COOKS LINE COOLER MUST BE REPLACED.

Minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP AREA. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. ALL OTHER ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

NOV 1

2010

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 21

2010

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. SUSHI PREP COOLER FOUND AT 57.6F WITH FOOD SUCH AS FISH ROE AT 57.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F. OR BELOW. C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FISH ROE @57.3F, ASSORTED RAW FISH FOR READY TO EAT CONSUMPTION @44.5F AND 46.9F APPROXIMATELY 2LBS TOTAL. ALSO OBSERVED RICE USED FOR SUSHI @ 88.3F. APPROXIMATELY 3LBS. NO DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES FOR LABORATORY TESTING OF PH OR WATER ACTIVITY ON PREMISES FOR SUSHI RICE. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $100.00.

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 15 DRAIN/FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DISH MACHINE AREA. ALSO REAR SCREEN EXIT DOOR BEING USED NOT INSECT PROOFED. OPEN 1/2 INCH GAPS ON SIDE AND TOP OF SCREEN DOOR AND DOOR BEING PROPPED OPEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR FLY ACTIVITY, MAKE SCREEN EXIT DOOR TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP CUTTING BOARD. ALL SHELVING BEHIND SUSHI BAR AND AT SERVER STATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. COOKS LINE COOLER DOORS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE, MUST MAKE CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT SUSHI BAR AND STORAGE AREA AT ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN DIRTY WITH DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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 INSTALL CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AND BASEMENT BOX FREEZER MUST NOT BE UNDER ANY CEILING SEWER LINES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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. LEAK UNDER DISH MACHINE SPRAYER ARM SINK INTO BUCKET. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM BASEMENT AND ALL OTHERS STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD CONTACT OR PREPARATION AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. BASEMENT ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED PROPERLY.

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