Pancake Cafe/aji Sushi
Troubled record — failed 6 of 12 inspections for pest activity, employee hygiene
2025-08-18 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 10 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 10 DEAD COACKROACHES ON PREP TABLE BELOW THE MICROWAVE IN THE TOASTER AREA ON NORTHERN MOST PORTION OF PANCAKE CAFE NEAR THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. OBSERVED 3 DEAD ROACHES ON THE SHELF NEXT TO THE REAR/NORTH ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN OF THE P...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TWO (2) DOOR COOLER AT THE TOASTER PREP AREA AT THE NORTHERN MOST END OF THE PANCAKE CAFE TO HAVE SEVEREALY TORN AND LOOSE GASEKTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TWO (2) DOOR COOLER AT THE TOASTER PREP AREA AT THE NORTHERN MOST END OF THE PANCAKE CAFE TO HAVE SEVEREALY TORN AND LOOSE GASEKTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE GASKETS AND DOOR HINGES OF THE TWO (2) DOOR COOLER LOCATED AT NORTHERN MOST END OF THE PANCAKE CAFE/TOASTER PREP AREA TO BE EXTREMELY DIRTY, WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND TRASH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL GASKETS AND...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PRESENT AT THE COFFEE MAKER/MACHINE AT THE NORTH SIDE COFFEE PREP AREA IN THE PANCAKE CAFE PORTION OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MACHINE WATER LINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN DISHWASHING AREA TO BE MISSING. HOT WATER AND SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND REPLACE. OBSERVED LEAK FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN IN THE FRONT BAR AREA IN THE PA...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED ALL THREE BATHROOMS AT FACILITY TO BE WITHOUT A SELF CLOSING DOOR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING MECHANISM FOR ALL BATHROOM DOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED VARIOUS GAPS AND OPEN CORNERS IN THE AJI SUSHI COUNTER PREP LINE, SURROUNDING THE REACH IN/PREP COOLERS AS WELL AS THE HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL JUNCTURES AND ENCLOSE/SEAL ALL GAPS TO PROVIDE A CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORING BELOW THE SINGLE FRYER AND THE CONVECTION OVEN IN THE REAR PREP HALL LEADING TO THE NORTH END TOASTER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE BUILD UP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND PIECES OF TRASH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHTS AVAILABLE IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST OF THE REAR EXHAUST/PREP AREA OVER THE CONVECTION OVEN/FRYER IN THE REAR HALL PREP, AS WELL AS NO LIGHTS AVAILABLE IN THE HOOD AT THE FRONT/MAIN PREP LINE AT THE SOUTH END OF PANCAKE CAFE. INSTRUCT...
2025-08-11 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 16 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT DUMP SINK IN THE AJI SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND ENSURE SERVICE/DUMP SINK IS NOT SET UP OR USED FOR HAND WASHING.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, WITH SANITIZER TUBE NOT CONNECTED TO ANY BUCKETS OR CHEMICALS. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRI...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THREE (3) LIVE ROACHES AT THE GASKETS/HINGE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT THE NORTHERN MOST PREP/TOASTER AREA OF PANCAKE CAFE, ONE (1) LIVE ROACH IN THE CAN OPENER LOCATED IN REAR PREP HALL NEXT TO PREP TABLE, TWO (2) LIVE ROACHES BELOW T...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 10 DEAD COACKROACHES ON PREP TABLE BELOW THE MICROWAVE IN THE TOASTER AREA ON NORTHERN MOST PORTION OF PANCAKE CAFE NEAR THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. OBSERVED 3 DEAD ROACHES ON THE SHELF NEXT TO THE REAR/NORTH ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN OF THE P...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLERS AND PREP COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A CLEAN STORAGE LOCATION FOR ALL KNIVES AND UTENTILS IN BETWEEN USE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PANCAKE CAFE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED VARIOUS PIECES OF WOOD ON THE BAR/PREP STATION SURROUNDING WALLS IN THE AJI SUSHI SIDE TO BE UNSEALED, NOT PAINTED, AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL PIECES OF UNFINISHED WOOD IN THE AJI SUSHI BAR AND SURROUNDING PI...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TWO (2) DOOR COOLER AT THE TOASTER PREP AREA AT THE NORTHERN MOST END OF THE PANCAKE CAFE TO HAVE SEVEREALY TORN AND LOOSE GASEKTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE GASKETS AND DOOR HINGES OF THE TWO (2) DOOR COOLER LOCATED AT NORTHERN MOST END OF THE PANCAKE CAFE/TOASTER PREP AREA TO BE EXTREMELY DIRTY, WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND TRASH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL GASKETS AND...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN DISHWASHING AREA TO BE MISSING. HOT WATER AND SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND REPLACE. OBSERVED LEAK FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN IN THE FRONT BAR AREA IN THE ...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PRESENT AT THE COFFEE MAKER/MACHINE AT THE NORTH SIDE COFFEE PREP AREA IN THE PANCAKE CAFE PORTION OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MACHINE WATER LINE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED ALL THREE BATHROOMS AT FACILITY TO BE WITHOUT A SELF CLOSING DOOR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING MECHANISM FOR ALL BATHROOM DOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORING BELOW THE SINGLE FRYER AND THE CONVECTION OVEN IN THE REAR PREP HALL LEADING TO THE NORTH END TOASTER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE BUILD UP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND PIECES OF TRASH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED VARIOUS GAPS AND OPEN CORNERS IN THE AJI SUSHI COUNTER PREP LINE, SURROUNDING THE REACH IN/PREP COOLERS AS WELL AS THE HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL JUNCTURES AND ENCLOSE/SEAL ALL GAPS TO PROVIDE A CLEANABLE SURFACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHTS AVAILABLE IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST OF THE REAR EXHAUST/PREP AREA OVER THE CONVECTION OVEN/FRYER IN THE REAR HALL PREP, AS WELL AS NO LIGHTS AVAILABLE IN THE HOOD AT THE FRONT/MAIN PREP LINE AT THE SOUTH END OF PANCAKE CAFE. INSTRUCT...
2025-03-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 1 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA, SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2025-03-20 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 13 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA, SUSHI PREP AREA, REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED A...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPELY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED PLATES STORED ON SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP LID, SIDES AND WALL BEHIND GREASE CONTAINER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BIG OPENING INTO WALL NEXT TO COFFEE STATION AREA ALSO OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN FRONT AND REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL OPE...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A FEW BURNS OUT BULBS ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE BURN OUT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2596735 ON 06/28/2024 #37. BULK RICE CONTAINER IN THE SUSHI PREP MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. #45. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE SUSHI BAR AND THROUGHOUT THE B...
2025-03-18 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 15 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA, SUSHI PREP AREA, REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED A...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SNEEZEGUARD OR OTHER PROTECTION PROVIDED IN FRONT SUSHI FOOD PREPARATION AREA COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. 2-DAY NOTICE GIVEN TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-00...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPELY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED PLATES STORED ON SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP LID, SIDES AND WALL BEHIND GREASE CONTAINER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BIG OPENING INTO WALL NEXT TO COFFEE STATION AREA ALSO OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN FRONT AND REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL OP...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A FEW BURNS OUT BULBS ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE BURN OUT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2596735 ON 06/28/2024 #37. BULK RICE CONTAINER IN THE SUSHI PREP MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. #45. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE SUSHI BAR AND THROUGHOUT ...
2024-06-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 7 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12-- BULK RICE CONTAINER IN THE SUSHI PREP MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12--- NOTED IN-USE COOKS LINE UTENSILS BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 87.8FF. IF STORED IN HOT WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NE...
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
: 4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE SUSHI BAR AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR BLENDER ON SITE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.----ALL RAW WOODEN SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE SUSHI BAR PREP AREA IE: CABINETS, SHELVING ETC. MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11-----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----HOLE IN THE WALL AROUND PIPING AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE FILLED WITH TINFOIL. MUST PROPERLY SEAL TO BE SMOOTH A...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
2024-06-17 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 24 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN OPEN BEVERAGE. REVIEWED PROPER AREAS, METHODS FOR EMPLOYEES TO CONSUME BEVERAGES AND FOODS.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK FOUND BEING USED AS A SLOP SINK WITH A METAL STRAINER INSIDE THE SINK MAKING THE SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING USE. HAND SINKS MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.----NOTED TH...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
NO RECORDS OR DOCUMENTATION ON SITE OR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION OF SUSHI FISH AND CUT/PORTIONED FROZEN SALMON WRAPPED IN PLASTIC WRAP, UNLABELED INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER PARASITE DESTRUCTION DOCUMENTATI...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER. NOTED AFTER SEVERAL WASH CYCLES LESS THAN 10 PPM CHLORINE WITH A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 135.7F. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHWARE AT THE THREE CO...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE THE BIN WITH PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SLIME, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-0...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN TWO COOLERS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: SAUSAGE INSIDE THE SMALL WALK-IN COOLER AT 45F, PRE-COOKED POTATOES AT 45.9F. IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER: HAM AT 48.9F, CORNED BEEF HASH AT 48F. ALL TCS FOODS DISCARDED IN BOTH COO...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NOTED THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOKS LINE COOLER AND SMALL WALK-IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. WALK-IN COOLER AT 49.6F WITH PRE-COOKED POTATOES AT 45.9F. COOKS LINE COOLER AT 49.4F WITH HAM AT 48.9F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPE...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK RICE CONTAINER IN THE SUSHI PREP MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR WITH TORN RUBBER STRIP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND AN OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER STRIP AND PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED IN-USE COOKS LINE UTENSILS BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 87.8FF. IF STORED IN HOT WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY ...
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE SUSHI BAR AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR BLENDER ON SITE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE SMALL WALK-IN COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.----TOP OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.----EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE GARBAGE CANS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND IN THE HANDLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE INTO BUCKET. MUST REPAIR.--
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK UNABLE TO DISPOSE OF WASTE WATER. SINK COMPLETELY CLOGGED AND DOES NOT NOT DRAIN ANY OF THE WASTE WATER. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN AND DISPOSE OF WASTE WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN, CRACKED, MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL AFFECTED AREAS.----MUST REMOVE ALL UNEVEN, SPRAY FOAM SEALANT ALONG BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE SUSHI BAR AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEA...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRT ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE SMALL WALK-IN COOLER AND ENTRANCE TO DISH AREA.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----HOLE IN THE WALL AROUND PIP...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OUTDOOR BUS PANS, WATER FOR CONSUMPTION DISPENSER, UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR OUTDOOR WALKWAY.----MOTORIZED SCOOTERS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA.----ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING CONTRUCTION MATERIAL STORE...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BAGS BEING STORED IN FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE NOT IN FOOD PREP OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
2023-04-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 4 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED TORN MERGE AT REAR EXIT OF ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP 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 PLASTIC WRAP USED TO HOLD THE DOOR OF THE DRAWER COOLER UNDER THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGH OUT THE SUSHI SECTION ON FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST.
2023-04-12 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 13 ▾
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED CLOGGED HAND WASH SINK (WATER NOT DRAINING AT ALL) AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASH SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED TORN MERGE AT REAR EXIT OF ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA, ON STAIR WAYS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, ON FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT OF SUSHI AREA AND ON BASMENT FLOOR OF PANCAKE HOUSE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AF...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINKS STORED AT THE SAME REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH CUSTOMER FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE THEIR FOOD.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED MISSING KNOBS ON LIDS OF SERVICE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP 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 PLASTIC WRAP USED TO HOLD THE DOOR OF THE DRAWER COOLER UNDER THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED COLD RUNNING WATER FAUCETS AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND 3 COMPARTMENT IN POOR REPAIRS ((NO COLD RUNNING WATER)FAUCETS WORN OUT). TEMPERATURE OF HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK WAS 104.5F AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 134.7F. INSTRUCTED ...
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ON THE GROUND, WALL AND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION V...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGH OUT THE SUSHI SECTION ON FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. --INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST. ----INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPING W...
2022-05-04 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 3 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE PREP AREA, REACH-IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS, AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY (HAND SINK LOCATED ADJACENT TO FOOD WALK-IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED SAID HAND WASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 Inspector Comments: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES.
2022-04-27 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON-PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS- HAM, EGGS, ETC.- ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON-PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-30-012.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK AND BLACK DIRT/SLIME BUILD-UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE PREP AREA, REACH-IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS, AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY (HAND SINK LOCATED ADJACENT TO FOOD WALK-IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED SAID HAND WASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES.
2021-11-30 Pass License 7 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND SUSHI PREP TABLE AT THE SUSHI BAR. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP 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 DIRTY AND RUSTY CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO THE REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED LOOSE LINING ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA OF THE PANCAKE HOUSE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED A LARGE CRACK ON THE WALL AT THE BASE OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA AND ENTRANCE OF THE STAIRWAY OF THE PANCAKE HOUSE WITH CRACKS ON THE FLOOR ALSO. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED MISSING LIGHTING AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING WITH SHATTERPROOF BULBS OR PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR THE BULBS
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