NIU B.
888 S MICHIGAN AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 19 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 232026PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RICE, FLOUR, AND SPICES REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND STORED IN CONTAINERS NEXT TO WOK STATION WITHOUT LABELS IDENTIFYING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE FRYER CABINET AND ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 302025PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES.AT ABOUT 12:30PM CERTIFIED MANAGER MIN YANGARRIVED ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT HOT PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY CONTAINER BEING PLACED INSIDE IT AND ALSO A BIG BIN BLOCKING THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SPICES, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING, AND STORED IN CONTAINERS NEXT TO THE WOK STATION, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH PRODUCT NAMES FOR ALL ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLAIN AND REPLACE
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JUN 142024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE PROPER PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
MULTI USE UTENSILS STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A KNIFE RACK OR CLEAN BIN. MAINTAIN SAME.
STORAGE RACKS AND LOWER SURACES OF COOLERS/FREEZERS WITH FOOD, SPILLS, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, WALK IN COOLER, UNDER/AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, COOLERS/FREEZERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
SEVERAL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES.
FEB 12023FAILED16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
5-202.12(A) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT ALL THREE TOILET ROOMS HAND WASHING SINKS, HOT WATER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION RANGED FROM 40F-45F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT LEAST AT 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
5-205.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH A CONTAINER INSIDE OF THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AND A GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER BLOCK HAND WASHING SINKS, HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND CUTTING BOARD EXCESSIVELY STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR; ABOUT 20 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN RANGING BETWEEN 54F-72F IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER, OBSERVED ABOUT 1/2 LB OF RAW EGGS AT 65F AND ABOUT 3 LBS OF RAW SUSHI AT 48F LOCATED IN A TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
3-501.13 OBSERVED FACILITY IMPROPERLY THAWING DUCK AND PORK IN STAGNET WATER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS IN COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) AT ALL TIMES.
3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING, AND STORED IN CONTAINERS NEXT TO THE WOK STATION, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH PRODUCT NAMES FOR ALL ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.111 OBSERVED A LIVE COCKROACH INFESTATION IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, OBSERVED ABOUT 100 LIVE ROACHES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA UNDER A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, INSIDE OF THE WHEELS OF THE PREP COOLER, UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND AROUND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
6-501.112 OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEAD COCKROACH CARCASSES THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND NEVER ALLOW DEAD INSECTS TO ACCUMULATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLEWARE NOT INVERTED ON THE SHELVES OF THE REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS, ON THE WOK STATION, ON THE GASKETS OF ALL PREP COOLERS, ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF THE STORAGE AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS, ON THE SMALL TOASTED OVEN, AND ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS, TAPE ON THE WALL BY THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND IN BOTH STORAGE AREAS AND CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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JUL 122022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-501.111 OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD ROACH CARCASSES IN STORAGE AND NEAR PREP AREAS AS WELL AS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ROACH CARCASSES.
3-307.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR AREA WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD.
4-602.13 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND SOIL BUILD UP THROUGHOUT KITCHEN INCLUDING: AROUND GRIDDLE AREAS, ON SIDE OF COOLERS, ON COOLER HANDLES, OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
6-501.12 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE WALLS AROUND SOME KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
JUL 52022FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK THROUGHOUT SERVICE AND PREP AREAS WITH NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE.
OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD ROACH CARCASSES IN STORAGE AND NEAR PREP AREAS AS WELL AS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ROACH CARCASSES.
OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 2 ROACHES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TREAT AREAS ACCORDINGLY. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR AREA WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD.
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND SOIL BUILD UP THROUGHOUT KITCHEN INCLUDING: AROUND GRIDDLE AREAS, ON SIDE OF COOLERS, ON COOLER HANDLES, OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE WALLS AROUND SOME KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
FEB 62020PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND A KIT AND PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. KIT DOES NOT HAVE AN APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT WILL KILL NOROVIRUS; MUST PROVIDE. ADDITIONAL TIME GRANTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOUND NO HAND WASH SIGNS POSTED AT HAND WASH SINKS; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO CHEMICAL READING AT THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AS REQUIRED; MUST MAINTAIN A READING OF 100 PPM WITH CHEMICAL SANITIZER USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNIT AND WALL IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES OBSERVED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN PANTRY AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE WALLS AROUND SOME KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY DOES NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING; MUST OBTAIN.
JUN 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP(SUSHI) AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH SPLASH GUARDS UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN IN SUSHI PREP AREA OF FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION OF FISH SOLD(CONSUMED) IN FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND HAVE ON SITE FOR CDPH REVIEW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM,CHICKEN,RICE,PORK KIMCHI, HOUSE-SAUCES ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED REAR & FRONT PREP REFRIGERATOR AND WALK IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN FACILITY WITH DISCARD DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-203.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT THERMOMETER (TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE) FOR MEASURING (PROBING) HOT & COLD FOOD ITEMS/ PRODUCTS INTERNAL TEMPERATURE IN FACILITY FOR ACCURACY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGED THERMOMETERS ARE REQUIRED FOR MEASURING FOOD ACCURACY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FACILITY BULK ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABEL WITH COMMON NAME; FACILITY SUGAR, FLOUR AND WHEAT ITEMS NOT LABELED INSIDE LARGE CLEAR CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WARE WASHING ONE COMPARTMENT SINK HOSE SPRAYER HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF SINK ( CONDITION FOR BACK SIPHONAGE ) IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 72018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SUSHI FISH, PORK) INSIDE OF THE FREEZERS, PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT'S NAMES AND DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES LOCATED UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER PREP COOLERS AND UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE LOCATED ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE SUSHI FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM, HOT WATER PRESSURE MUST BE INCREASED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOME UTENSILS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
APR 112018FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (SOFT BOILED EGGS) AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 56.3F LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THE PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED REAR FOOD PREP AND BAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION A LARGE GARBAGE CONTAINER WAS BLOCKING THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AS WELL AS UTENSILS BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING PRACTICES AND TO NEVER PUT UTENSILS NOR BLOCK EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MANAGER REMOVED SAID ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID NOT MAINTAINED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR CLEAN OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1982943 DATED 2/9/17; 30 - FOUND THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL THE CONTAINERS. 33 - FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: -THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR (SIDES) OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. -THE INTERIOREXTERIOR (SIDES) OF ALL COOLERS, INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS. -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. ALL WITH FOOD, DIRT, GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 34 - FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREA, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE HAND SINKS, AROUND THE MOP SINK, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, IN THE BAR AREA AND IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA WITH THICK DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT. 35 - ALSO, MUST CLEAN THE VENTILATION FILTERS, REMOVE THICK GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. 45 -FOUND THE FOOD HANDLERS ON THE PREMISES NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF THEY MET IDPH'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO TAKE COURSE (IF NOT TAKEN) AND PROVIDE PROOF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SUSHI FISH, PORK) INSIDE OF THE FREEZERS, PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT'S NAMES AND DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
SEE VIOLATION #29.
SEE VIOLATION #29.
SEE VIOLATION #29.
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES LOCATED UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER PREP COOLERS AND UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
SEE VIOLATION #29.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE LOCATED ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE SUSHI FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM, HOT WATER PRESSURE MUST BE INCREASED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOME UTENSILS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
SEE VIOLATION #29.
FEB 92017PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE FRONT/REAR HAND WASHING SINKS (3 OUT OF 4) IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AND BAR AREAS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. REAR HAND SINK HAD A LARGE ROUND GARBAGE CAN AND A BROOM BLOCKING IT. THE FRONT HAND SINK (CLOSEST TO THE DOOR LEADING TO THE REAR PREPARATION AREA HAD A WISK AND STEEL SCOURING PAD IN IT AND THE ONE AT THE BAR HAD A STRAINER INSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AND USE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND A BOTTLE OF LIQUOR AND A BOWL OF CUCUMBERS STORED IN THE ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION IN THE ICE BIN AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE ITEMS IN THE ICE THAT IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. TUNA, CHICKEN, RICE, DAIRY, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE ONE ON SITE WHEN PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOUND THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL THE CONTAINERS.
FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: -THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR (SIDES) OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. -THE INTERIOREXTERIOR (SIDES) OF ALL COOLERS, INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS. -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. -INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. -THE STORAGE RACKS WHERE THE UTENSILS ARE STORED. -THE TOP SURFACE OF THE DISH MACHINE. ALL WITH FOOD, DIRT, GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREA, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE HAND SINKS, AROUND THE MOP SINK, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, IN THE BAR AREA AND IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA WITH THICK DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT.
FOUND THE WALLS IN THE REAR AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS, DISH MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HAND, MOP AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND LWALLS. ALSO, MUST CLEAN THE VENTILATION FILTERS, REMOVE THICK GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP.
FOUND LARGE UTENSILS TOO BIG FOR THE DISH MACHINE AND TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REMOVE THE LARGE UTENSILS OR GET A SINK OR DISH MACHINE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE THE UTENSILS.
FOUND NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN THE COOLERS AND NO STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOUND THE REAR STORAGE AREAS (THE ONE BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE ONE BY THE WALK IN COOLER) WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOUND THE ICE SCOOP IN THE REAR AND AT THE FRONT BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. THE ONE IN THE REAR WAS STORED ON TOP OF THE UNCLEAN ICE MACHINE AND THE FRONT ONE WAS STORED ON THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EITHER HANDLES UP IN THE ICE OR IN A CLEAN CONTAINER/BIN. MAINTAIN SAME. ALSO, MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOUND THE FOOD HANDLERS ON THE PREMISES NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF THEY MET IDPH'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO TAKE COURSE (IF NOT TAKEN) AND PROVIDE PROOF.
MAR 292016PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE UTESILS SANITATION, FOUND LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE, NO TRACES OF SANITIZER ON TEST STRIPS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST. CRITCIAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
SEP 212015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (COOKED RICE AND RAW FISH) ARE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEINF HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAOR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
DEC 112014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, REACH IN FREEZERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT REAR PREP, SUSHI BAR AND FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
: WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANINIG. MUST REMOVE SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 32014FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
FRONT SUSHI BAR IS IN NEED OF SNEEZE GUARD. THERE IS NO BARRIER TWEEN CUSTOMER AND FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A BARRIER TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE FOOD FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. FOOD NOT PROTECTED.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, REACH IN FREEZERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT REAR PREP, SUSHI BAR AND FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANINIG. MUST REMOVE SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 252014FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A SNEEZE GUARD ALONG THE FRONT SUSHI BAR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FRONT AND SIDE EXIT DOORS MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT INTRUSION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT.
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP WITH A MISSING WHEEL AND A DUMPSTER CONTAINER IN POOR REPAIR AND UNABLE TO PROPERLY CLOSE. REPLACE DUMPSTER AND GREASE RECEPTOR.
THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE SOILED WITH GREASE AND NEED TO BE DETAILED CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: HOODVENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND RUBBER GASKETS AROUND REACH-IN COOLERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. REPLACED RUSTED SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINED TO REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST BUILDUP. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLSTER AND SODA GUN NOZZLE TO REMOVE SLIMY DISCOLORATION. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WHEELS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO ELIMINTATE GREASE BUILDUP.
FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
WALLS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS PREP AREAS MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED TO REMOVE SPLATTER, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GREASE BUILDUP.
DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION.
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