MURASAKI.
211 E ONTARIO ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
11 of 17 inspections passed, 4 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 52024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP WITH DEAD INSECTS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS ELEVATION AT BAR AND IN REAR PREP THE PREP. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK N REAR PREP LEAKING FROM 3 SINK BASIN, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 202023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST LID IN DISREPAIR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.
OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND REAR LOUNGE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND BAR AND PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.
OCT 122023FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE INTERNAL LID WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SURFACE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST LID IN DISREPAIR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.
OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND REAR LOUNGE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND BAR AND PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.
NOV 302022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Ice bin at bar area missing covers, instructed to install.
unfinish dry wall behind 3-comp sink, instructed to install a durable smooth surface.
APR 272021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF BLACK, SLIMY, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON PLASTIC PART OF LOWER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF RESTROOM # 1. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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NOV 142019FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK AT BAR MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.3F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASH SINKS AT A MINIMUM 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO LETTER INDICATING SUSHI FISH HAS BEEN FROZEN FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN LETTER AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RAW SUSHI ON MENU WITH NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER DEVICES. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER TO ALL MENUS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SUSHI RICE LETTER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A LETTER DATED WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS INDICATING RICE CONFORMS TO REQUIRED PH REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFETY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR CHECKING SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
SEE VIOLATION #60.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2229270 DATED 10/2/2018 NOT CORRECTED: "OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 22018PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14 (A) (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
4-302.12- OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-202.16-OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AND PAPER TOWELS USED AS LINER UNDERNEATH LARGE TOASTER OVEN AND WOODEN SHELVING UNITS ABOVE MICROWAVE WAVES IN PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALUMINIUM FOIL AND PAPER TOWELS CANNOT BE USED AS LINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND INSTALL FOOD GRADE LINERS, IN SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
4-101.19- OBSERVED DUCK TAPE USED AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ALONG 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACK SPLASH AREA AND LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD. ALSO OBSERVED TAP USED TO ATTACH WIRE RACK ON WALL ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THAT TAPE CANNOT BE USED AS A MEANS OF REPAIR AND AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND CAULK AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
4-302.14- OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT MUST BE ON SITE TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATIONS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
5-204.15- OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-201.16- OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED PLASTER ALONG EDGES OF BACK SPLASH AREA OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
SEP 192017FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK AT SUSHI KITCHEN WHERE A BASKET PLACED INSIDE SINK AND AT BAR WHERE A CUTTING BOARD PLACED ON TOP OF SINK, NO HAND SOAP AT SUSHI STATION AND COMMON CLOTH TOWELS ARE USED FOR HANDS DRYING, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES PROVIDED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR FACILITY NO LOG BOOK WITH PROPER LICENSING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FISH, SUSHI RICE...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1953947 DATED ON 9-8-16 FOR VIOLATION #32:( NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BAR HAND WASH SINK AND ICE BIN). INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
BAR ICE BIN MISSING A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.ALUMINUM FOIL IS USE TO COVER PREP TABLE AND FOOD CONTAINER AT SUSHI STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
SHELVES NOT CLEAN AT FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DAMAGED WALL BEHIND 3-COMP SINK AND NEXT TO ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
MISSING A SINK STOPPER AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
IMPROPER ATTIRE FOR FOOD HANDLER, NO HAIR RESTRAIN WORN, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT.
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
SEP 82016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BAR EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL AND ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BAR EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL AND ICE BIN.
BAR EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL PIPE AND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST ROD OUT PIPES/CLEAN INTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
NOV 182015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL ABOVE 3-COMP SINK AND NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN AREA.
AUG 202014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA WITHOUT 3 DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN PLUGS.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED BAR WITHOUT AN EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR.
SEP 172013PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 9/10/13 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
SEP 102013FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 7 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DINING ROOM AND THE BAR AREA. ALSO, THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS NOT BEING MAINTAINED. THE LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE BY KIM'S PEST CONTROL WAS FROM 12/22/11. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL COMPANY REGULARLY SERVICE THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
DEC 202011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
ANY BARE WOODEN SHELVINGS ON PREMISES MUST BE SEALED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
THE 3-COMP SINK DRAINS AT THE BAR MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES UNDER BAR SINK MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
AN OPENING ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR MUST BE SEALED, TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY/HARBORAGE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
NOV 12010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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. POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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