SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NIU B.

BEAT. 35/100

888 S MICHIGAN AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 23, 2026 · passed

Failed 5 of 19 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
8 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
115
includes 23 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Feb 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 23
2026
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE FRYER CABINET AND ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 30
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

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

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLAIN AND REPLACE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JUN 14
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

STORAGE RACKS AND LOWER SURACES OF COOLERS/FREEZERS WITH FOOD, SPILLS, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEVERAL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES.

FEB 3
2023
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 1
2023
FAILED
16 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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).

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

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.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

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.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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 12
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR AREA WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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 5
2022
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK THROUGHOUT SERVICE AND PREP AREAS WITH NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD ROACH CARCASSES IN STORAGE AND NEAR PREP AREAS AS WELL AS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ROACH CARCASSES.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR AREA WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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 6
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND WASH SIGNS POSTED AT HAND WASH SINKS; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNIT AND WALL IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES OBSERVED.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY DOES NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING; MUST OBTAIN.

JUN 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

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

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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 7
2018
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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.

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

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.

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

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

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

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 11
2018
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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.

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

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.

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

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

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.

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

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

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

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

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.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SEE VIOLATION #29.

FEB 9
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

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

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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)

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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

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

FOUND THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL THE CONTAINERS.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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.

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

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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.

APR 12
2016
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 29
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

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

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

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

SEP 21
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAOR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.

DEC 11
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

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

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.

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

: WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANINIG. MUST REMOVE SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 3
2014
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANINIG. MUST REMOVE SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 20
2014
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 25
2014
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A SNEEZE GUARD ALONG THE FRONT SUSHI BAR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT AND SIDE EXIT DOORS MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT INTRUSION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED GREASE TRAP WITH A MISSING WHEEL AND A DUMPSTER CONTAINER IN POOR REPAIR AND UNABLE TO PROPERLY CLOSE. REPLACE DUMPSTER AND GREASE RECEPTOR.

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

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.

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

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.

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

FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

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

WALLS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS PREP AREAS MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED TO REMOVE SPLATTER, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GREASE BUILDUP.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION.

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