NOV 21
2022
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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NINJA.
BEAT. 42/100
3944 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 21, 2022 · passed
Failed 2 of 10 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Nov 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 102022FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 10
2022
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
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. VIOLATION 55.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 FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AROUND THE DISHMACHINE UNIT. VIOLATION 58. 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. PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST CORRECT ALL ABOVE MENTIONED VIOLATIONS.
JUN 12021PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 1
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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 THE SUPPLIER REGARDING FREEZING OF FISH FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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.
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 CARTS AND MICROWAVE.
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.
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 FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AROUND THE DISHMACHINE UNIT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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.
NOV 302020FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 30
2020
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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
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
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR, RICE ETC).
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 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA.
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OCT 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY OF THE SINKS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS
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
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.
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.
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
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER'S ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET EMPLOYEES CERTIFIED IN SANITATION.
MAY 42018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 4
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 222017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 22
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE AIR CONDITIONING CLOSET IN REAR.
JUN 92017PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 9
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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, COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. THE SAID 2 COOLERS ARE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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: CHICKEN AT 52.3F/50.6F, COOKED RICE AT 51.2F, TOFU AT 48.9F, BEEF AT 50.8F, EGGS AT 48.9F/47.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $50.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
COOKED, PREPARED FOOD HELD OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE LABEL AND DATE.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE AIR CONDITIONING CLOSET IN REAR.
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.
NOV 212016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 21
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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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