RA SUSHI.

Chicago Health Dept

1139 N STATE ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

10 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2017.

Last inspected Apr 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 4

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOMS ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOUND THE BOTTOM HAND SINK COVERS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

IN THE STAFF MEN'S BASEMENT RESTROOM FOUND A STAINLESS STEEL BATHROOM STALL BEAM HANGING OFF THE WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND BLACKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO FOUND PEELING PAINT IN THE CEILING IN THE EAST CORNER OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AREA. ALSO FOUND A MEDIUM SIZED HOLE IN THE CEILING ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN LIQUOR COOLER. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, SEAL HOLE AND REMOVE PAINT AT THE ABOVE STATED AREAS SO AS TO HAVE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACES. FOUND SMALL HOLES AND CRACKS AT THE BOTTOM WALL ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST SEAL, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ABOVE STATED WALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND ALL OF THE EXHAUST VENTS IN THE BASEMENT RESTROOMS NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR THE EXHAUST VENTS IN ALL STAFF RESTROOMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. FOUND A BROKEN COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE(HAND SINK ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE) IN THE STAFF LADIES RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT AT ONE OF TWO HAND SINKS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND A LEAKING COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 5

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING 1 ICE BIN COVER FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BIN AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 29

2016

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT KITCHEN WOK TABLE AT 78.9F,CONTAINERS OF PRE-MADE ASSORTED SUSHI ROLLS AT 44.9F-47.9F FROM PREVIOUS NIGHT STORED INSIDE THE 2 DOOR SUSHI PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Sanitation

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED i.e.SUSHI,SOUP. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING 1 ICE BIN COVER FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BIN AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MISSING 2 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR LOOSE COLD HANDLE AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 13

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BY THE COOKING STOVE, AT THE LIQUOR DRY STORAGE ROOM AT THE BASEMENT AND AT THE BAR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT ONE OF TWO HAND WASH SINK OF THE MENS EMPLOYEES BATHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE ON STAIR WAY BETWEEN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

MAR 28

2014

PASS · 0 violations

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JUL 16

2013

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 29

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE BUILD-UP ON CEILING & WALL BY WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR MUST BE ADDRESSED. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST BE ADDRESSED ALSO. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR MATS & EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE BINS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR DRAINS AT BAR & DISHROOM, ALONG WALLBASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT & REAR PREP SINK MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAK UNDER REAR SUSHI STATION PREP SINK, UNDER THE RIGHT COMP. OF THE 3-COMP. SINK & AT ELBOW PIPE AT FRONT OF DISHMACHINE. 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.

JUL 28

2011

PASS 2 violations

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE LINES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND WASHBOWLS IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM HANDSINKS.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES SURROUNDING THE EXHAUST VENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PAINT OR REPLACE AFFECTED WALL SECTION.

APR 4

2011

PASS 3 violations

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. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE ON SUSHI BAR PREP SINK. LEAK FROM UNDER BASEMENT UTILITY MOP SINK ONTO FLOOR AND CAUSING POOLING WATER THROUGHOUT AND IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR. LEFT WASHBOWLS IN BOTH BASEMENT WASHROOMS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS ON COOKS LINE.

JUN 10

2010

PASS 6 violations

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. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.

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 SEAL OPENINGS AROUND 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK PLUMBING FIXTURES.

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. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

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. REPAIR LEAKY CEILING IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR BROKEN TOILET BOWL HANDLE IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. ALSO REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN ALL BASEMENT WASHROOMS.

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