Chicago
42
BEAT

Ninja

3944 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 · Portage Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
42/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
10
5 passed
Last Inspected
2022-11-21
Pass Rate
50%
2 failures
Score
42/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2022-11-21)
Failed 2 inspections (2022, 2020)
Sanitation issues found across 24 inspections
Other issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 24×
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Other critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
2022-11-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-11-10 Fail Canvass
3
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO REMINDER/DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR RAW UNDERCOOKED FOOD SOLD AT BUSINESS.PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6-1-21 INSPECTION# 2510570. VIOLATION 39. OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK AT SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AT RIGHT SIDE NEXT TO 1 COMP PREP SINK. VIOL...

2021-06-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SA...

critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO RECORDS PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION FOR FISH THAT IS SERVED RAW AS SUSHI.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE FREEZING RECORDS FOR FRESH FISH THAT IS PURCHASED FROM A SUPPLIER AND USED FOR SUSHI OR PROVIDE A STATEMENT FROM...

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK AT SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AT RIGHT SIDE NEXT TO 1 COMP PREP SINK.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE SUSHI FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER ACROSS ADJACENT TO FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF TOP/SIDES OF DISHMACHINE UNIT,PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYER,ROLLING UTILITY KITCHEN CART...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND UNDERNEATH THE PREP COOLER IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE F...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

2020-12-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2020-11-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE ...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR, RICE ETC).

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 3 LIVE COCKROACH UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (AROUND GREASE BOX) IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-3...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION, PREP AND STOTAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT (FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA/DINING/STORAGE AREA) PREMISES, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STOTGE AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA.

2019-10-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION -7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY OF THE SINKS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER REMINDERS FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT REMINDERS NEXT TO ADVISORY AND ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FREEZER IN KITCHEN WHERE HOT LINE IS.INTERIOR OF FREEZER IS DURTY WITH FOOD PARTICULATES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF FREEZER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR FIND LOCATION OF BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND REFRIGERATOR,EQUIPMENT AND DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN REAL DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN KITCHEN

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURN'T OUT LIGHT AT MIDDLE LIGHT AT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURN'T OUT LIGHT.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER'S ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET EMPLOYEES CERTIFIED IN SANITATION.

2018-05-04 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING ON RACK NEXT TO HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAT BE USED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SIDE OF GAS RANGE GREASY AT HOTLINE AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN REANGE OBSERVED INSIDE OF FREEZER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD PARTICULATES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN BASEMENT ENCRUSTED WITH DIRT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

2017-06-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE AIR CONDITIONING CLOSET IN REAR.

2017-06-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND (2) FACILITIES WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (REACH-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER) IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. REACH-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F AND PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE 50.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ...

critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS DURING STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F) AND INSIDE PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.2). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS:...

minor Chemical Safety

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

COOKED, PREPARED FOOD HELD OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE LABEL AND DATE.

minor Sanitation

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

PLATES ON TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP SINK BEHIND SUSHI BAR.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.--------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE FOR HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE AIR CONDITIONING CLOSET IN REAR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST BE STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER (100 PPM) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

2016-11-21 Pass License
3
minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD AND INTERIOR OF FRYER NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE,

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT SHIELDS ATTACHED TO CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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