MIRA SUSHI.
2104-2108 S ARCHER AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 11 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 232026PASSED1 violationDETAILS
A SMALL AREA OF THE CEILING IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA HAS PEELING PAINT; REMOVE.
APR 162026FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINERS.
DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GREASE ON THE GROUND AND ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR IN THE DISPOSAL AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID RODENT HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST. ALSO REMOVE DUST FROM THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AND FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. A SMALL AREA ON THE CEILING IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA HAS PEELING PAINT; REMOVE.
MAY 152025PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE IS 57.7F. HOT WATER IS NOT OBSERVED AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: PREP HANDSINKS, WASHBOWL SINKS, 1-COMPARTMENT SINKS, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGH THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PLUMBER RESTORED HOT WATER TO 112F DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
6-202.12 OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS A VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
MAY 82025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
6-202.12 OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS A VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
MAY 12025FAILED13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SUSHI, CRAB, FISH, RICE,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT MEN AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT 1-COMP PREP SINK (57F), 3-COMP DISH SINK (58F), PREP HANDSINK (59F), AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK 59F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA BEHIND FRYERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS A VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2604253 ON 10/7/24 WERE NOT CORRECTED: OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON SITE WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RENEW CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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OCT 152024PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-202.13: OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL INSECT CONTROL DEVICE SITTING ON THE BACK LEDGE OF THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSECT CONTROL DEVICE WAS OVER A FOOD PREP TABLE AND THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REFRAIN FROM STORING INSECT CONTROL DEVICES ABOVE FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT.
3-305.12: OBSERVED A BUCKET OF RICE SITTING IN THE MOP SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS IN THE MOP SINK BASIN. MOP SINK BASIN IS ONLY FOR DISPOSAL OF UNSANITARY WATER.
4-904.11: OBSERVED 2-3 CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON THE FLOOR WITH A WIPING CLOTH UNDERNEATH IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR.
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE REAR, INTERIOR OF THE TOP PART OF THE PREP COOLER WITH DEAD FLIES AND DEBRIS. THE PREP COOLER IS ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD. ALSO, OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED WHEN PREP COOLER REMOVE FOOD ITEMS AT THE TOP AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOKING EQUIPMENT.
6-501.13: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREPERATION AREA. UNDER AND AROUND ALL OF THE COOKING AND NON-COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECTS FROM FEEDING, BREEDING AND HARBORING.
6-501.114: OBSERVED THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET WITH BOXES, MOP HEADS, AND OTHER ITEMS NOT ELEVATED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE MENTIONED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13: OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON SITE WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RENEW CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE.
OCT 72024FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO DRAINPIPE AT THE BOTTOM. SO, WHEN SINK IS USED WATER COMES FROM THE FAUCET AND POOL ON TO THE MENTIONED AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS (SOILED DISHWASH WARE) FROM THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN IN THE MENTIONED AREA AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AND USE MENTIONED SINK, UNTIL HANDWASHING SINK IS PREPAIRED AND ONLY USE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR HANDWASHING. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE REPAIRED AND AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT HAVING THE SINK SET UP TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. SANITIZER BASIN WAS NOT TO SET UP WHILE DISHWARE WAS BEING WASHED. ALSO, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSING WOODEN SPOON AND BIG WOODEN BOWL IN THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. LASTLY, THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WAS IMPROPERLY LABELED FOR THE ORDER OF HOW DISHWARE SHOULD BE PROPERLY WASHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALWAYS TO SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO SUSHI RICE ANALYSIS LETTER OR pH TEST KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SUSHI RICE ANALYSIS LETTER OR OBTAIN A pH TEST KIT AND ENSURE THE FOOD HANDLERS KNOW HOW TO USE THE TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS AND 40 OR MORE SMALL FLIES ON SITE. RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER ALL THE COOKING/ COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA, NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, NEAR THE MOP SINK. THE SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED FLYING AROUND AS WELL AS ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL INSECT CONTROL DEVICE SITTING ON THE BACK LEDGE OF THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSECT CONTROL DEVICE WAS OVER A FOOD PREP TABLE AND THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REFRAIN FROM STORING INSECT CONTROL DEVICES ABOVE FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED A BUCKET OF RICE SITTING IN THE MOP SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS IN THE MOP SINK BASIN. MOP SINK BASIN IS ONLY FOR DISPOSAL OF UNSANITARY WATER.
OBSERVED 2-3 CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON THE FLOOR WITH A WIPING CLOTH UNDERNEATH IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED THE REAR, INTERIOR OF THE TOP PART OF THE PREP COOLER WITH DEAD FLIES AND DEBRIS. THE PREP COOLER IS ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD. ALSO, OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED WHEN PREP COOLER REMOVE FOOD ITEMS AT THE TOP AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREPERATION AREA. UNDER AND AROUND ALL OF THE COOKING AND NON-COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECTS FROM FEEDING, BREEDING AND HARBORING.
OBSERVED THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET WITH BOXES, MOP HEADS, AND OTHER ITEMS NOT ELEVATED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE MENTIONED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON SITE WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RENEW CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE.
JUN 72024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, DEBRIS AND BLACK AND WHITE SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS, FLOOR,VENTS AND SHELVING OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA DRINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREPERATION AREA. UNDER AND AROUND ALL OF THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECTS FROM FEEDING , BREEDING AND HARBORING.
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS, ALSO ON THE AIR DUCT VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND FOODS BEING PREPARED IN THE AREA.
NOV 212023PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED WHITE BULK CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, FLOUR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT CONTAINED WITHIN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF PREP AREA IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 142023FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR DISH AREA TO BE INACCESSIBLE DURING INSPECTION WITH BASIN FILLED WITH UTENSILS, CORDS, AND WIRES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDSINKS TO BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT CHEMICAL SANITIZERS NEEDED TO SANITIZER EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZERS AND BE AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED WHITE BULK CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, FLOUR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT CONTAINED WITHIN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF PREP AREA IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2562217 DATED: 8/16/2022 NOT CORRECTED; #57 ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. #58 ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE NEEDED INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 162022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
BACKFLOW DEVICE NEEDED AT ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE NEEDED INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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