ORA SUSHI.

Chicago Health Dept

5143 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

8 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Nov 2021.

Last inspected Nov 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 9

2021

PASS 6 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDWASHING AND PREP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A LOCKER FOR THE REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR EXIT DOOR. UNIT EXCESS TO PUBLIC VIEW .DOOR MUST BE LOCKET AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE WEST HANDWASHING SINK IN SUSHI AREA AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA ARE DRIPPING,REPAIR ISSUE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

DOOR AT UNISEX WASHROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOOR

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

COVERS IS NEEDED AT BOTH RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX WASHROOMS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED

JAN 4

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

FOUND NO LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE pH. MUST PROVIDE LETTER FROM LAB FOR SUSHI RICE pH/SHELF STABILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.

DEC 23

2020

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

FOUND NO LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE pH. MUST PROVIDE LETTER FROM LAB FOR SUSHI RICE pH/SHELF STABILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.

DEC 4

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

Critical Food Temperature

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO RECORDS FROM SUPPLIER FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION OF FISH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION the PERSON IN CHARGE shall record the freezing temperature and time to which the FISH are subjected and shall retain the records of the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for 90 calendar days beyond the time of service or sale of the FISH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR BEHIND SUSHI BAR WITH CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES. REPLACE FLOOR TILES THAT ARE CRACKED AND BROKEN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

REFER TO VIOLATION #60

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED VIOLATION #58 FROM REPORT #2184885 DATED 7/20/18 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

JUL 20

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT 3 OF 4 HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER OF THE FRONT SUSHI BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA WITH BROWNISH COLOR AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SMOOTH THE SURFACE OF THE CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WALL ABOVE THE SHELVES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISHWASHING MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NOTED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

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SEP 28

2017

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE FAR RIGHT, SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE DISH AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

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

EXCESSIVE WEEDS AND PILED CUT TREE BRANCHES IN REAR LOT NEXT TO OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 21

2017

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5-24-17 #2051027 NOT CORRECTED. #32- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON SUSHI BAR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.#33- EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN THE SUSHI BAR FREEZER. MUST DEFROST/REMOVE.#36-MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE THE STOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE FAR RIGHT, SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

POOLING WATER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BOTH THE WOMANS AND MENS WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE DISH AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

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

EXCESSIVE WEEDS AND PILED CUT TREE BRANCHES IN REAR LOT NEXT TO OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 24

2017

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

DISH MACHINE UNABLE TO DISPENSE CHLORINE SANITIZER. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DISPENSE CHLORINE TO 100 PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

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

SCREENED WINDOW IN THE REAR FOOD HALLWAY STORAGE WITH HOLE. MUST SEAL. SIX RAT DROPPINGS NOTED ALONG BASEBOARD WALL IN REAR FOOD HALLWAY STORAGE. ONE RAT DROPPING IN LADIES WASHROOM BEHIND TOILET. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES OR ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST NOT USE USED OYSTER SHELLS AS FOOD CONTAINERS, DECORATIONS ON FOOD PLATES OR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

WOODEN SHELVING AT SUSHI BAR ABOVE THE COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING, CRACKED AND WARPED. MUST REPLACE. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON SUSHI BAR COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE SUSHI BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN THE SUSHI BAR FREEZER. MUST DEFROST/REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR OF THE WOMANS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING AND A HOLE. MUST REPAIR/SEAL HOLE.MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING, CRACKED WALL CAULKING AT THE SUSHI BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE THE STOVE.

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