Chicago
40
BEAT

Ponzu Sushi

2407 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
40/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
13
7 passed
Last Inspected
2017-01-12
Pass Rate
54%
5 failures
Score
40/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2017-01-12)
Failed 5 inspections (2017, 2016, 2014...)
Sanitation issues found across 49 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 49×
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Plumbing & Waste serious
📦
Food Storage & Handling minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene serious
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Documentation & Training serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Other minor
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Food Temperature critical
Chemical Safety minor
2017-01-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; REAR PREP AND BEHIND THE SUSHI BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN BOTH AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, CEILING VENT IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM HAS DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, NEAR EXIT DOOR, WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2017-01-04 Fail Canvass
8
serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH A CURRENT SANITATION LICENSE (EXPIRED 2/17/2015), WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; FISH, CHICKEN, AND RICE, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES ...

serious Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1725213, DATED 2/11/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #34; Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER DEEP FRYER,WOOD FLOOR IN HALLWAY LEADING...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON STORAGE RACKS, NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION ON GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN; STOVE AND PREP TABLES. INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; REAR PREP AND BEHIND THE SUSHI BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN BOTH AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, CEILING VENT IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM HAS DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, NEAR EXIT DOOR, WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2016-02-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT PREP AREA PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,GRILL EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER DEEP FRYER,WOOD FLOOR IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILETROOMS AND DINING ROOM NEAR WINDOWS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL ,REPAIR,OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS AND HOLES IN WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHTOUT PREP AREAS.

2016-02-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.4 LIVE ROACHES 2 CRAWLING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE,1- ON WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE,1- ON LOWER WALL BEHIND FRONT PREP COOLER AND SEVERAL DEAD THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LIGHT SHIELDS IN HALLWAY AND TOILETROOMS.ALSO APPX."2-3" GAP ON FRO...

serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1566423 8/18/15 NOT CORRECTED #30- MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.#32-MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINES.#33-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,EXTERIOR ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT PREP AREA PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR & INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,OVEN,GRILL TABLE,MICROWAVE,OVEN,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ALL SHELVING & STORAGE UNITS BUSS PANS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER DEEP FRYER,WOOD FLOOR IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILETROOMS AND DINING ROOM NEAR WINDOWS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL,REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS AND HOLES IN WALLS IN PREP AREAS WOMEN'S TOILETROOM HAS LOOSE WALL BASES.,DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP & DINING ROOM AREAS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE CONNECTION AT REAR PREP AREA HANDSINK,LOOSE FAUCET & SLOW DRAIN,LOOSE VENTILATION VENT COVER IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ,ELEVATE ARTICLES FROM INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN AND NEAR HOT WATER TANK, PAPERS FROM PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS IN A DESIGNATED AREA AND NOT IN CHAIRS IN DINING AREA,

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.PROVIDE HOOKS FOR HANGING WET MOPS AND BROOMS.

2015-08-18 Pass Canvass
6
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL.

minor Sanitation

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

WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARDS,WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND DOOR OF ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN/COOK LINE/AND PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. ELEVATE ALL CONTAINERS WITH FOOD OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE CONTAINERS WITH FOOD.

minor Sanitation

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

HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT WORKING,MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2014-09-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-08-25 Fail Canvass
7
serious Employee Hygiene

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1434904,DATED 4/16/14.#35- REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM UNDER THE HAND SINK. # 36- REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT . ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL READY TO EAT FOODS INISDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK,(CAULK WORN OUT). RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE SUSHI BAR,RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE GASKET.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILL, OVEN, DEEP FRYER,RICE COOKER), ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE COOLER AND FREEZER(WITH FOOD DEBRIS),ALL WIRE RACK SHELVINGS FOR DRY FOOD AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN T...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP/KITCHEN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER, UNDER THE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

HOOD WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD -UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2014-04-16 Pass Canvass
7
minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE RACKS ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE SUSHI BAR.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM UNDER THE HANDSINK.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE FAUCET HANDLE FOR THE REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS. MUST STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

2013-08-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS

2013-07-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. FOUND INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE BLACKISH AND BROWNISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INNER CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFASCES. SE...

critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND FIVE LIVE ROACHES ON WALL BEHIND 2-DOOR FREEZER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND ONE ON THE REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SRVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-30...

serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 01/09/12 REPORT# 517684 NOT CORRECTED. #32 MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR ELECTRICAL PIPING ON COOKS LINE. CLOTH CURTAINS TO FOOD PREP SOILED AND STAINED. MUST CLEAN. #33 EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE EQUIP...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

2012-01-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION EMPLOYEE USING DIRTY WIPING CLOTH TO WIPE OFF KNIFE US...

critical Food Temperature

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

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. ...

minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST NOT STORE TO GO CONTAINERS OR NAPKINS IN MENS ...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR ELECTRICAL PIPING ON COOKS LINE. CLOTH CURTAINS TO FOOD PREP SOILED AND...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING RUBBER SEALS ON BASEBOARDS. MUST REPAIR. EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS IN FRONT SUSHI BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2010-06-23 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR OF MENS WASHROOM WITH DIRT, MUST CLEAN.

2010-06-16 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN BOTH THE ICE STORAGE BIN AND IN WATER ...

critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. REAR ...

serious Sanitation

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-17-09 #154924 NOT CORRECTED. #31-FOOD TAKE OUT CONTAINE...

minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWEL, TINFOIL, OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUPMENT THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. ALL SHELVIN...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXTERIOR OF KITCHEN TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER DIRTY MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN THE MENS WASHROOM WITH DIRT, MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD AREAS WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN. MUST REMOVE ALL PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR WALLS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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...

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