NORI SUSHI & NOODLE SHOP.

OBSERVED BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOOD. NOTED COOK PEELING, SLICING FRESH CUCUMBERS TO BE EATEN RAW AND STORED IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER. REVIEWED NO BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. CUCUMBER DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING.

OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER USING AN EXTREMELY SOILED WIPING CLOTH TO WIPE OFF THE PREP COOLER, DIRTY CUTTING BOARD, AND ADDITIONAL DIRTY PREP SURFACES. THEN, USED THE SOILED CLOTH TO WIPE OFF TWO DIRTY KNIVES AND PLACE THEM ON TOP OF THE FOOD INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR COOLER TO BE USED FOR PREPPING. REVIEWED PROPER SANITIZING OF IN-USE UTENSILS AND PREP SURFACES. THE MANAGER REMOVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS-PREPARED FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 3 LBS COOKED TEMPURA SHRIMP AND COOKED VEGETABLE TEMPURA IN A CONTAINER ON A FOOD CART IN THE HALLWAY ADJACENT TO THE COOKS LINE AT 60.4F. ALSO NOTED WERE 3 LBS OF COOKED EEL WRAPPED IN TINFOIL INSIDE A TOASTER OVEN THAT WAS TURNED OFF AT 82.4F. ALL FOODS ARE DISCARDED. REVIEWED HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND COOLERS IN THE SMALL PREP ROOM, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH ROOM. ALSO NOTED WERE APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT THE SMALL PREP ROOM AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. THE LAST PEST-SERVICE REPORT WAS DATED 6-22-22, WITH MICE ACTIVITY AT THAT TIME. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE AND FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY, REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

ICE SCOOP NOTED STORED INSIDE THE ICE. MUST PROPERLY STORED.

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS TO ENABLE CLEANING AND MONITORING OF ALL FLOORS.

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE WALL-MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER ON THE COOKS LINE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A PROP UNDER THE EMPLOYEE REFRIGERATOR.----NOTED SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN SEVERAL ENTRANCEWAYS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN IS DIRTY.----DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, CABBAGE, AND ONION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE SMALL PREP ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT IS EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH GREASE.----METAL RACK SHELVING WHERE CLEAN PANS ARE STORED ABOVE THE SMALL PREP ROOM THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS NOTED TO BE DIRTY/GREASY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINERS FOR SHELVING.

DEAD MOUSE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOLERS IN THE SMALL PREP ROOM. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.POOLING LIQUID ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOLER AT THE SUSHI BAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY. EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS OF THE COOK'S LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR WALLS NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER.----WALL ON THE COOKS LINE WITH CHIPPING PLASTER AROUND THE MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOMS AND DISH ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

ALL STORED ITEMS, SUCH AS PLASTIC CARTS WITH STORED CHEMICALS AND FLOOR MATS, MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR WALKWAY.

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE THEIR PERSONAL BELONGINGS, SUCH AS HANDBAGS AND SHOES, IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6-30-22 REPORT #2560162 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #55-- 6-201.11-- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. #55- 6-501.11- OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ESPECIALLY BEHIND EQUIPMENT. #55- 6-201.11-- OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR AT THE DEEP FRYING STATION AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#55- 6-501.11-- OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ESPECIALLY BEHIND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITH JEWELRY ON THEIR HANDS(WATCH AND BRACELETS) WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN THE SUSHI PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS DON'T WEAR ANY PROHIBITED JEWELRY WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

OBSERVED TWO DIRTY CLOTHES HANGING ON A CUTTING BOARD LOCATED AT THE END OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WASH CLOTHES PROPERLY.

OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR AT THE DEEP FRYING STATION AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY BEHIND EQUIPMENT

OBSERVED HOLE ON THE WALL BEHIND LEAKING PIPE IN FOOD COOKING AREA. MUST REPAIR

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA

OBSERVED BUILT UP DUST AND GREASE UNDER THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED IMPROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES. EMPLOYEES ARE WASHING HANDS AND UTENSILS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED, COMBINED WITH VIOLATION BELOW.

OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEES ARE USING BARE HANDS TO HANDLE RICE FOR SUSHI. MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER WAY OF PROTECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 57.2 F) IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL TCS FOOD AT 41 F OR BELOW FOR COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE ONLINE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITH JEWELRY ON THEIR HANDS(WATCH AND BRACELETS) WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN THE SUSHI PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS DON'T WEAR ANY PROHIBITED JEWELRY WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

OBSERVED TWO DIRTY CLOTHES HANGING ON A CUTTING BOARD LOCATED AT THE END OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WASH CLOTHES PROPERLY.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HIS HANDS WITH GLOVES ON AND CONTINUED TO WORK IN FOOD DINING ROOM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WITHOUT GLOVES.

OBSERVED THAT RAW SEWAGE IS BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN TO THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD COOKING AREA WHEN NEAR BAY HAND SINK IS USED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED

OBSEREVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH NO COVER IN LADY'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAINRECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR AT THE DEEP FRYING STATION AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY BEHIND EQUIPMENT

OBSERVED HOLE ON THE WALL BEHIND LEAKING PIPE IN FOOD COOKING AREA. MUST REPAIR

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA

OBSERVED BUILT UP DUST AND GREASE UNDER THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE COURSE AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COPIES OF RECORDS.

FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

FOUND CLUTTER AT SHELVING UNITS AT FOOD STORAGE BY MOP SINK. (TOOLS, ETC.)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ROOM.

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA REFRIGERATOR, RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF CARROTS, VEGETABLES AND NOODLES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE RAW FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MISSING FROM MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING RAW SUSHI. FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT MARKED WITH AN ASTERIK TO IDENTIFY FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. THERE IS A REMINDER STATEMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

NOTED EXPIRED SUSHI LAB ANALYSIS TEST LETTER DATED ON 9/20/2011. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LAB REPORT IS ONLY VALID FOR 5 YEARS. MUST PROVIDE UPDATED SUSHI LAB REPORT. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN SITTING OUT ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RUN CHICKEN UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER OR STORE IN REFRIGERATION UNIT.

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. 10 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND BULK CONTAINER BINS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA BETWEEN WALL AND REFRIGERATOR AND IN CORNER BEHIND TABLE ACROSS FROM REFRIGERATOR. ALSO OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND BOILER TANK IN REAR BY LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS FROM ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR EASY CLEANABILITY.

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND AT SUSHI BAR STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE NOT COMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.(SUSHI) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.

FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WRITTEN INSIDE MENU.(RAW SUSHI).PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

DIRTY WALLS IN SUSHI BAR AREA AND ALONG FLOOR/WALL JUNCTIONS IN FOOD PREPRATION, STORAGE AND UTENSIL WASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

FOUND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND SIGNAGE AT PREP SINK AT SUSHI PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE ITEMS FROM PREP SINK.

FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.(SUSHI) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.

FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WRITTEN INSIDE MENU.(RAW SUSHI).PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.

FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 80 MICE DROPPINGS AT PREMISES. DROPPINGS FOUND ALONG WALLS AND UNDER RACKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020A. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

FOUND CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS NOT CLEAN WITH SOME PITTING. MUST REFINISH AND CLEAN OR REPLACE.

FOUND EXTERIOR OF 2 GREASE TRAPS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT CLEAN.(GREASE BUILD UP). MUST DEGREASE/CLEAN. INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH ACCUMUALTED GREASE. MUST CLEAN.

FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER. GREASE CONTAINER EXTERIOR WITH GREASE BUILD UP.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B. MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS AND CLEAN EXTERIOR

DIRTY WALLS IN SUSHI BAR AREA AND ALONG FLOOR/WALL JUNCTIONS IN FOOD PREPRATION, STORAGE AND UTENSIL WASHING AREAS. DIRTY LIGHT SWITCHES THROUGH-OUT. ACCUMULATED DUST ON WALL VENT COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. LITTER, DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATED GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND SANITZE.

Observed containers of seasonings in front prep area & bottles of sauce not in original containers in rear prep refrigerator, without labeling. Must provide name and date on containers.

Observed milk crates being used as shelving in dry storage area. Must remove and store all items 6" off floor with easily cleanable access underneath

Observed flooring in rear prep area was rough, and broken by the freezer. Must repair and provide a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Observed floor in front prep area under the equipment was encrusted with a thick layer of food debris. Observed floor in rear prep area had accumulated debris along the wall bases and under equipment. Floor under three compartment sink in rear prep has a large accumulation of grease and food debris. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain affected areas.

Facility has broken and stained ceiling tiles in rear prep and dry storage areas. Must replace. Inside of fryer in front prep was encrusted with a thick layer of grease. Must remove grease, clean, and maintain. Walls in front prep and rear prep areas have accumulated food debris on them. Ice machine in dish washing area has debris on the inside of the ice holding compartment. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain areas.

Observed no visible back flow prevention device located on the mop sink in dry storage area. Must provide. Designate sinks behind sushi counter for intended use. Sink with splash guards for hand washing only, west side sink for prep/rinsing/water source.

Wash cloths not in use are stored on counters. Must store wash cloths in buckets of sanitizer when not in use.

Observed raw foods (fish, & beef) stored directly above ready-to-eat foods (avocado, mayo based sauce). Must store foods in order of final cooking temperature (lowest final temperature on top). All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. Serious Violation # 7-38-005(A)

Observed evidence of rodent activity on site during inspection. Aprox 30 mouse droppings located throughout dish washing room. Must remove droppings, clean, sanitize, and maintain. Facility advised to contact pest control provider for further service. Serious Violation # 7-38-020

Observed containers of seasonings in front prep area & bottles of sauce not in original containers in rear prep refrigerator, without labeling. Must provide name and date on containers.

Observed utensils being stored improperly at the rear server station. Must store with handles facing up.

Observed milk crates being used as shelving in dry storage area. Must remove and store all items 6" off floor with easily cleanable access underneath.

Observed flooring in rear prep area was rough, and broken by the freezer. Must repair and provide a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Observed floor in front prep area under the equipment was encrusted with a thick layer of food debris. Observed floor in rear prep area had accumulated debris along the wall bases and under equipment. Floor under three compartment sink in rear prep has a large accumulation of grease and food debris. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain affected areas.

Facility has broken and stained ceiling tiles in rear prep and dry storage areas. Must replace. Inside of fryer in front prep was encrusted with a thick layer of grease. Must remove grease, clean, and maintain. Walls in front prep and rear prep areas have accumulated food debris on them. Ice machine in dish washing area has debris on the inside of the ice holding compartment. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain areas.

Observed no visible back flow prevention device located on the mop sink in dry storage area. Must provide. Designate sinks behind sushi counter for intended use. Sink with splash guards for hand washing only, west side sink for prep/rinsing/water source.

Rear outside area has an accumulation of unused articles and debris. Must remove and maintain area.

Wash cloths not in use are stored on counters. Must store wash cloths in buckets of sanitizer when not in use.

PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 46.7F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:TOFU,SHRIMPS,COOKED NOODLES ETC.THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED 48F.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED WIDE NOODLE AT TEMP OF 55.9F;RAW SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 45.3F TO 45.7F; TOFU 44.9F TO 45.6F; MARINADE SEAWEEDS FOR SALAD AT TEMP OF 46.4F TO 46.7F; RAW BEEF AT TEMP OF 46.5F TO 46.8F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUNDS 2.75,VALUE 32 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEES AT PREP AREA GRABBED BEAN SPROUT WITH BARE HAND CONTACT AND PUT IT TO CUSTOMER PLATE. AFTER OPENING AND CLOSE COOLER,IN AND OUT THE PREP AREA.EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING ONE GLOVE ONLY. NO HAND WASHING. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HOLDING/TALKING ON THE PHONE WITH GLOVED HANDS IN PREP AREA(HANDLING FOOD) AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE KEEP ON PASSING THE PHONE FROM ONE PERSON TO THE OTHER. NO HAND WASHING NOR CHANGING OF THE GLOVES.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS PRIOR TO PUT ON GLOVES,AND NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MANAGER EXPLAINED HAND WASHING PROCEDURE TO EMPLOYEE IN THEIR LANGUAGE CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

LOOKING FOR FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ABLE TO LOCATED DUE TO NOT ACCESSIBLE, COMPLETELY COVERED WITH ITEMS(CONTAINERS,NAPKINS ETC),THE FAUCET TURNED TO THE LEFT.MANAGER REMOVED ALL ITEMS AFTER NOTICE THAT I WAS LOOKING FOR IT.EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISH ROOM NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS,EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT SUSHI BAR NO PAPER TOWELS; EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR DISH ROOM NO PAPER TOWELS.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT SAID SINK AFTER MY REQUEST.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK AAT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING CRIITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED AND PREP COUNTER AT SUSHI AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

OBSERVED EXCESS STAINS AND BULGED CEILING TILES AT SOUTH PREP AREA/DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE REPLACE.

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.((RICE, FLOUR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.

FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-16-16 INSPECTION # 1676227. VIOLATION 31. FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED. VIOLATION 35. FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS(CHIPPING PAINT/HOLES). MUST REPAIR/SEAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL AT MAIN KITCHEN AND STORE FOOD CONTAINERS PROPERLY.

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.((RICE, FLOUR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.

FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SINKS, TABLES AT REAR FOOD PREPARATION, SHELVING UNITS, AND TOP OF REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIOINED.

FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT ALL FOOD PREPARATION/STORAGE AREAS.

FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS(CHIPPING PAINT/H0LES). MUST REPAIR/SEAL.

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY (TO CLOSE TO FOOD). MUST RELOCATE.

ICE SCOOPS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE IN DRY CONTAINER.

FRONT DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTICATES AND NAMES OF ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES.

COOKLINE PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL REMOVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT/COLD WATER WITH PROPER DRAINING AT COOKLINE PREP AREA, FOOD HANDLERS MUST TEMPORARILY WASH HANDS AT FRONT DISHWASH AREA LOCATED 10 FT AWAY FROM SAID PREP AREA. PREMISES IS PUT ON 48 HOUR NOTICE BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

NO STOPPERS AT REAR DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STOPPERS (X3) AT REAR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AT COOKLINE PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER GASKETS.

FRONT DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS ALSO NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP SODA/HALF AND HALF COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTICATES AND NAMES OF ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES.

FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.

FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN. OBSERVED GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.

MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINER (RICE CONTAINER) IN PREP AREA.

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.

OBSERVED GAPS AROUND PIPE ABOVE BOTH HOT WATER TANKS. MUST SEAL GAPS AROUND PIPES.

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF REPAIR- DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING, DISHWASH HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING AND COOKLINE HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND HAVE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW.

FRONT PREP AREA 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, PREP AREA SHELVES, INTERIOR OF SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREAS AND FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN OR PAINT ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA.

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTER REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.

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. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, storage racks not clean need cleaning(crevices).

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area shall be replaced, walls in rear kitchen need cleaning.

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. light shields in rear kitchen area not clean need cleaning.

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning. exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep area, bathroom need cleaning.