SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MIRA SUSHI.

BEAT. 32/100

2104-2108 S ARCHER AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 23, 2026 · passed

Failed 4 of 11 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
66
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Aug 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 23
2026
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

A SMALL AREA OF THE CEILING IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA HAS PEELING PAINT; REMOVE.

APR 16
2026
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINERS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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 15
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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.

CRITICALFood Temperature
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

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.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.12 OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS A VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

MAY 8
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.12 OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS A VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

MAY 1
2025
FAILED
13 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE 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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT MEN AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

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

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.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS A VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 15
2024
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

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

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.

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

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.

MINORPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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 7
2024
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

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

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

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

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.

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

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.

MINORPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET WITH BOXES, MOP HEADS, AND OTHER ITEMS NOT ELEVATED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE MENTIONED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON SITE WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RENEW CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE.

JUN 7
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA DRINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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 21
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

: 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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF PREP AREA IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 14
2023
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF PREP AREA IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 16
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW DEVICE NEEDED AT ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE NEEDED INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

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