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332 E ILLINOIS ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Failed 12 of 37 inspections. 32 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 222026FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SOME REAR PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REAR PREP AREA COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2628968 DATED ON 12/23/25 NOT CORRECTED-#56 OBSERVED FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
DEC 232025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
4-202.18 OBSERVED FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 162025FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BROWN RICE HELD AT AN INADEQUATE OF 112 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 135 F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED 3 POUNDS OF BROWN RICE ($5) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION $22
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47-67 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 7 POUNDS FRIED SHRIMP, 2 POUNDS OF PORK, 1/4 POUND CUT LEAFY GREEN, AND 2 POUNDS COOKED MUSHROOMS ($200) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ALSO HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT#2600699 DATED AUGUST 26 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #47 REPLACE OR REFINISH DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEEP SCRATCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 262024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN WLK IN COOLER AND WALK IN AND FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS; INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN SUSHI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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AUG 192024FAILED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. CART WAS WITH COOKING UTENSILS IN FRONT OF HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SEVERAL CANS OF RAID ROACH ARISOL SPRAY, AND RODENT BAIT BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCONTINUE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-15 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN WLK IN COOLER AND WALK IN AND FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS; INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN SUSHI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR QUATS SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE QUAT CONCENTRATION OF QUATS SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARMENT SINK AND DISHWASHER IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED TINFOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD, TINFOIL, OR PLASTIC WRAP FOR LINER ON ANY SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
OBSERVED IN REAR PREP HOOD SYSTEM, BURNED LIGHT WITH WIRES EXPOSED AND MELTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PROTECTIVE SHIELDING BROKEN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR PREP, WALK IN FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE
OBSERVED BURNED LIGHT BULB IN FOLLOWING AREAS: MAIN PREP HOOD, WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER, AND IN SUSHI AREA.
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2584394 CONDUCTED ON 10/24/23. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#47)4-201.11: OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER WITH PREPARED FOODS (CHICKEN, SAUCES, ETC) HEAVULY ACCUMULATED WITH RUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBALE, MUST MAINTAIN. (49)4-601.11 OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, PLUMBING FIXTURES, HOT HOLD UNITS AND MICROWAVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITH HEAVY ACUUMULATED FOOD SOILS, SPLATTER AND GREASE ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (56) 6-501.14 OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATED DIRT, DUST AND GREASE BUILD ON VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 22023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER WITH PREPARED FOODS (CHICKEN, SAUCES, ETC) HEAVULY ACCUMULATED WITH RUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEABALE. MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, PLUMBING FIXTURES, HOT HOLD UNITS AND MICROWAVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITH HEAVY ACUUMULATED FOOD SOILS, SPLATTER AND GREASE ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATED DIRT, DUST AND GREASE BUILD ON VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CFM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED
OCT 312023FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SEE VIOLATION # 59.
OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER WITH PREPARED FOODS (CHICKEN, SAUCES, ETC) HEAVULY ACCUMULATED WITH RUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEABALE. MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, PLUMBING FIXTURES, HOT HOLD UNITS AND MICROWAVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITH HEAVY ACUUMULATED FOOD SOILS, SPLATTER AND GREASE ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATED DIRT, DUST AND GREASE BUILD ON VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CFM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2583958 ON 10/24/23. "OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 35 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ON CEILING ALL PLUMBNG FIXURES, CARDBOARD BOXES, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK IN COOLER, NEAR THE DRAIN IN FRONT BAR ATTACHED TO DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, MUST ELIMINATE. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY INCREASE IN BAR PREP, SUSHI PREP AND WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP DURING REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 242023FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT SANITIATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF THE INSPECTION WITH VALID CERTIFICATE FOR REVIEW WHILE PREPARING, RICE, SALMON, SHRIMP TEMPURA, CHICKEN. INSTRUCYTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED TWO HANDSINKS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA AND SUSHI PREP INACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. NOTED BOWLS, KNIVES, FOOD AND KITCHENWARE STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE HANDSINKS FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED INTERNAL LID OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA WITH PINK AND BROWN SLIME BUILDUP DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 35 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ON CEILING ALL PLUMBNG FIXURES, CARDBOARD BOXES, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK IN COOLER, NEAR THE DRAIN IN FRONT BAR ATTACHED TO DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE , MUST ELIMINATE
OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN BOWL ON FLOOR NEXT TO FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. STORING FOOD ON FLOOR IS PROHIBITED.
OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER WITH PREPARED FOODS (CHICKEN, SAUCES, ETC) HEAVULY ACCUMULATED WITH RUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEABALE. MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, PLUMBING FIXTURES, HOT HOLD UNITS AND MICROWAVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITH HEAVY ACUUMULATED FOOD SOILS, SPLATTER AND GREASE ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATED DIRT, DUST AND GREASE BUILD ON VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CFM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
NOV 12022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
flies glue ribbon traps placed above front prep area, instructed to remove.
using towels to dry plates after coming from dish machine, instructed to use air dry method.
Using empty plastic jugs as a multi-use utensils, instructed to use proper utensils than can be washed properly.
food debris and grease build up noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
MAY 172021PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN SEVERAL COOLERS. FOUND SQUID @ 47.3f; CHICKEN @ 46.5-49.0F; SCALLOPS @ 44.2F; AND BEEF @ 47.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES IN REFRIGERATION. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND SUSHI RICE ON SITE WITHOUT APPROVED PROCESS. (FACILITY PROVIDED LAB LETTER DATED 5/7/13 FROM EMSL ANALYTICAL, INC. ) MUST OBTAIN CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH APPROVAL OR A PRODUCT ASSESSMENT MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN THE PAST FIVE YEARS AND PERSON IN CHARGE HAS RECORDS VERIFYING THE PH LAB FROM A CERTIFIED LAB, AND THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD EGG CONTAINERS AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A LINER ON SHLEVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CUTTING BOARD, WIH DEEP GROVES ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST RESURFACE, OR REPLACE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN LOWER COMPARTMENT OF RANGE IN MIDDLE SECTION OF KITCHEN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON SIDES OF RANGE AND FLAT TOP GRILL. MUST DETAIL CLEAN EQUIPMMENT. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED LIQUID POOLING IN BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER IN REAR OF KITCHEN (ACCROSS OF COOKING LINE). MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THIS COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MIDDLE SECTION OF THE KITCHEN (UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL AND RANGE). MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED LONG CEILING LIGHT NOT WORKING IN REAR WALK IN FREEZER. LIGHT SHIELD IS ALSO CRACKED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN WALK IN FREEZER.
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
MAR 232020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN, A LARGE GARBAGE CAN PLACED IN FRONT HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.
FLY CONTROL RIBBONS INSTALLED ABOVE FOOD PREP COUNTERS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
SPOONS AND KNIVES STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UNDER RUNNING WATER OR CLEAN DRY SURFACE.
EMPTY FOOD JUGS ARE WASHED AND REUSED AS A MULTI USE UTENSIL, INSTRUCTED TO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER THAT CAN BE WASHED EASILY.
RUSTY/DIRTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN AND SMALL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE RUSTY SHELVES AND CLEAN DIRTY ONES AND MAINTAIN.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUN 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 3-603.11. Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.
Violation Codes: 3-302.12. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABELS FOR ALL FOODS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Violation Codes: 6-501.111. Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.
Violation Codes: 3-307.11. Inspector Comments: - MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASH SINK AND THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA.
Violation Codes: 4-501.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA STAINED AND WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
Violation Codes: 6-501.11. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.
Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:3). Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2293699 ON 6/17/19. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROX 60 FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT FACILITY PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL FRUIT FLIES, DETAIL CLEAN AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE. FACILITY ELIMINATED THE REMAINDER OF THE FRUIT FLIES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. FACILITY ADDED THE CONSUMER DISCLOSURE INTO THE MENUS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY OBTAINED ALLERGEN TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:4). Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59
JUN 172019FAILED16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
- NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE (EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -
- MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS, AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED TCS (TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED 10# OF SUSHI FISH FILET BEING HELD IN THE FRONT PREP SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER AT 52.5F-55.9F AND 20# OF PORK BELLY AT 81.5F ON A SHELF IN THE PREP AREA. THE SUSHI COOLER WAS TURNED OFF AT TIME OF INSPECTION. AFTER THE SUSHI COOLER WAS TURNED ON THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 39.7F. FACILITY CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS WITH A REPORTED VALUE OF $200. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -
- MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -
- MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABELS FOR ALL FOODS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -
- OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROX 60 FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT FACILITY PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL FRUIT FLIES, DETAIL CLEAN AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED. -
- MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASH SINK AND THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA. -
- OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR ON REAR THE SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA STAINED AND WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE. -
- MUST DESIGNATE A PREP SINK FOR THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. -
- OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR MATS THAT ARE NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. -
SEE VIOLATION#:60.
- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, AND MAINTAIN. -
SEE VIOLATION#:60.
- OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION#:2201060 ON 8/16/18 NO CORRECTED: "NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AT PREP AREAS AND AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS, CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS." MUST CORRECT VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. -
AUG 162018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD TEST-KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-501.114(A) LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZE, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030.
3-501.17(D) INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE ON FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11 NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON PREMISES/MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
6-501.12 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AT PREP AREAS AND AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS, CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS.
PA 100-9367(C) NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMIES.
SEP 152017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CHIPPED DISPOSABLE PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED AS A BULK-FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE A DURABLE WASHABLE SCOOP. ALSO KEEPING CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR
SODA DISPENSERS AND HOLDERS NOT CLEAN AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED ON VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NONE OF THE EMPLOYEES HAVE A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES OBTAIN ILL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
NOV 82016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE (READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS/ON CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES.
OBSERVED DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE DRAIN PIPE LEAKING AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
APR 122016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE THE SEVERELY RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE 1ST WALK-IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN NOZZLES BEHIND THE BAR TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION AND MAINTAIN.
THE BACK WALL OF THE 2ND WALK-IN COOLER HAS FOOD SPLATTER STAINS COVERING THE WALL. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENT REGISTER ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH AREA TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST AND GRIME BUILDUP- MAINTAIN
REPLACE THE BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND FIX THE CHIPPED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE SAME LIGHT FIXTURE MENTIONED ABOVE.
OBSERVED A DISHARGE LINE FROM THE SODA GUN HOLSTER RUNNING DIRECTLY TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. HAND SINKS ARE TO BE USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY; MUST RE-ROUTE THE DISHCHARGE LINE TO THE FLOOR DRAIN.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
SEP 212015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD UP.
CLEAN VENT AT CEILING ABOVE 3-COMP SINK AT REAR OF HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.
REMOVE CLUTTER, CLEAN ORGANZE AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM AT REAR.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
JUN 252015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 12-3LB BAGS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CRAB MEAT) STORED IN TUB OF WATER AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 68.5F-70.1F IN WALK-IN COOLER #2. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. APPROX. WT. 36LBS AND VALUE $200.00. DISCUSSED COLD FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-OO5(A).
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HIS HANDS WITH GLOVES ON IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA WITHOUT TAKING OFF GLOVES OR USING SOAP AFTER HANDLING RAW FOOD ITEMS, AND CONTINUE TO PREPARE/HANDLE RAW FOOD ITEMS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A) ISSUED.
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD UP.
CLEAN VENT AT CEILING ABOVE 3-COMP SINK AT REAR OF HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.
REMOVE CLUTTER, CLEAN ORGANZE AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM AT REAR.
JAN 72015PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED REACH IN COOLER AT 50 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F.
MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. (STORE UPSIDE DOWN)
MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS,SINKS AND ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AS NEEDED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE SHAVING MACHINE IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS, IN STORAGE AREAS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST REPAIR HAND SINK IN PREP AREA HALLWAY.
MUST BETTER ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN THE BAR AREA.
JUN 102014PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVES WITH ACCULUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF MICROWAVES.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS WITH ORGANIC DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
OBSERVED FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND/OR DEBRIS UNDER WOK STATION, AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
OSERVED CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING LEAKS: SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK COLD KNOB AND UNDER THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BACK DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS HANDLED.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER TOPS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER.
DEC 92013FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN THE SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER: SUSHI AT 46.0F AND OCTOPUS AT 46.2F. OBSERVED SCALLOPS IN THE PREP COOLER AT 57.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 6# OF FOOD WORTH $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. UPON MY RETURN ON 12/10/13 TO FINISH THE INSPECTION AND REPORT, THE FLIES WERE ELIMINATED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1335448 ON 5/9/13 NOT CORRECTED: 34/01 - OBSERVED CRACKS IN THE FLOORING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HALLWAY TO THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST FILL IN THE CRACKS AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
REPAIR THE FLOORING IN THE APPETIZER PREP AREA AND THE WOK PREP AREA.
REPAIR THE LEFT SIDE SINK STOPPER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT CAN HOLD WATER IN THE SINK BASIN.
MAY 92013PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1335262 ON 4/30/13 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES AND ON EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED OF CRITICAL VIOLATION. LAST PEST CONTROL INSPECTION MADE BY TERMINIX ON 4/22/13. STAFF BEGAN CLEANING AND SANITIZING WALLS AND CEILING TILES AND SPRAYING RESTAURANT SAFE CHEMICAL PROVIDED BY TERMINIX TO KILL ADULT FRUIT FLIES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
SEE VIOLATION #14.
ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.
REPAIR THE DOOR GASKET FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER.
DETAIL CLEAN THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS, TOP OF DISHMACHINE.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES LAYED FLAT ON THE FLOOR IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA AND THE DISHWASH AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND USE PROPER FLOOR MATS. OBSERVED CRACKS IN THE FLOORING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HALLWAY TO THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST FILL IN THE CRACKS AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER FOR THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER BUCKET AFTER USE.
APR 302013FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OBSERVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CRAB MEAT AT 61-82F, SUSHI AT 43.3F AND COOKED RICE AT 100F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES AND ON EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES LAYED FLAT ON THE FLOOR IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA AND THE DISHWASH AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND USE PROPER FLOOR MATS. OBSERVED CRACKS IN THE FLOORING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HALLWAY TO THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST FILL IN THE CRACKS AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER FOR THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA.
JUN 52012FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
IMPROPER UTENSILS SANTATATION. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WASHING A PITCHER THAT IS USED IN FOOD PREPARATION AT PREP AREA HAND SINK, NO SANITIZER USED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTESILS IN 3-COMP SINK OR DISH WASHING MACHINE.
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED ON KITCHEN WALLS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
USING GROCERY SHOPPING PLASTIC BAGS FOR FOOD STOREAGE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO USE APPROVED FOOD STORAGE BAGE AND CONTAINERS.
MAY 22012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND SMALL SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL FOODS STORED ON SAME SHELF WITH CUSTOMERS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SEPARATLY.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WASH CLOTH ARE PLACED ON COUNTER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE IN A SNITIZED SOLUTION
FEB 242012PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND 4 LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 78.4F IN NRICE COOKER AT SUSHI PREP LINE, RICE WAS COOKED A DAY BEFORE. NO LAB TESTING ANALYSIS FOR RICE PH LEVEL, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP RICE HELD AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPS OR OBTAIN A LETTER FROM AN APPROVED LAB INDICATING THE PH LEVEL OF RICE. RICE DISCARDED VALUED AT $5.00
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. HEAVY DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON FAN COVERS AND PIPE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST KEEP THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
DEC 272011FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
(7-38-020) NOTED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 12-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALL & CEILING AROUND A WAIT STAFF STATION AT KITCHEN ENTRANCE; 8-ON WALLS & CEILING AROUND THE DISHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.
ALL WALLS OR CEILING AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED & SANITIZED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
HANDSINK FAUCETS ARE LEAKING AT THE COOK'S LINE, & SLOW-DRAINING 1-COMP. SINK AT THE BAR MUST BE FIXED. 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.
ANY SODA OR MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
FEB 152011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: SINK DRAINS IN THE BAR, SODA GUN HOLDERS-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DUSTY COMPRESSORS & FAN GUARDS OF MOST COOLERS MUST BE CLEANED, INCLUDING FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MAR 302010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEE REPORT 205273 3-15-10 VIOLATION REMAINS
VIOLATION REMAINS SEE REPORT 205273 3-15-10
VIOLATION REMAINS SEE REPORT 205273 3-15-10
VIOLATION REMAINS SEE REPORT 205273 3-15-10
VIOLATION REMAINS SEE REPORT 205273 3-15-10
MAR 152010FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DISH AREA, REAR PREP, SUSHI BAR AND FRONT BAR. 20-25 FLIES NOTED. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. CLEAN ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. COURT APPEARENCE ON THURSDAY APRIL 29, 2010 @9:00 AM ROON 112 400 W SUPERIOR.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS, STAINED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATT4E4RS AND BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD-UP. ALL AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. ALL REACH-IN COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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