JAN 11
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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OKAMI SUSHI.
BEAT. 38/100
6818 W NORTH AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 11, 2024 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jan 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH LARGE POT OF GREASE, OIL CONTAINERS INFRONT OF SINK AND FRYING SPOON AND SOUP CONTAINER INSIDE THE SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE CLEAR THE STUFF FROM THE FRONT SINK AND INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE WITH GREASE ON THE FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE REAR BAR AREA NOW USED FOR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
FEB 22023PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 2
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (TUNA, SUSHI). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 12022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 1
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED GAPS ALONG WHERE THE CEILING AND WALL MEETS ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE PATIO ROOM. ALSO NOTED GAPS IN BETWEEN THE WOOD PANELS ON THE WEST WALL OF THE PATIO ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL/REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING SO THAT THERE ARE NO GAPS OR HOLES TO THE OUTSIDE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
MAY 252022FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 25
2022
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (FISH, CRAB) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH BAGS OF FROZEN FOOD INSIDE OF THE SINK BASIN DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM THE SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE QR MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. MENUS UPDATED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
FOUND 2 FROZEN PACKAGES OF CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES THAWING INSIDE THE KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TCS FOODS MUST BE THAWED ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE, SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS 41F OR BELOW OR UNDER RUNNING WATER (70F OR BELOW).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED GAPS ALONG WHERE THE CEILING AND WALL MEETS ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE PATIO ROOM. ALSO NOTED GAPS IN BETWEEN THE WOOD PANELS ON THE WEST WALL OF THE PATIO ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL/REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING SO THAT THERE ARE NO GAPS OR HOLES TO THE OUTSIDE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1/13/2021 REPORT #2472632 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #38 (6-202.15) OBSERVED GAP UNDERNEATH DOOR SWEEP ON EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO ENCLOSED PATIO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 132021PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 13
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAP UNDERNEATH DOOR SWEEP ON EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO ENCLOSED PATIO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNFINISHED CEILING, FLOOR, AND WALLS IN REAR ENCLOSED PATIO USED FOR STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES ON ALL FLOORS, CEILINGS, AND WALLS.
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JAN 82021FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 8
2021
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED SINK LOCATED IN REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED NO SUSHI RICE LETTER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER OBTAIN A LETTER FROM A LABORATORY INDICATING PROPER PH LEVELS FOR SUSHI RICE OR MAINTAIN A LOG, PH METER, AND ALL NECESSARY TESTING SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED ITEMS ON MENU SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS SUSHI AND SASHIMI. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE,REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE TO MENU FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST ON RACKS AND BOTTOM OF FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FREE FROM RUST.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TESTING KIT FOR DETERMINING CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED WOOD, PALLETS, AND COLD HOLD UNITS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE OF PESTS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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