ROLLAPALOOZA.
3344 N HALSTED AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 17 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 182025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING NOT ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR. MST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE VEGABLE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FREEZER.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 112024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 222023FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER: FRESH TUNA AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50F; WHITE TUNA AT TEMP OF 46.4F,47.3F AND 48F; IMITATION OF CRAB MEET AT TEMP OF 50.5F TO 82F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. TOTAL POUNDS 2,VALUE 25. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND SHELF STABILITY LABORATORY LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE DATED FROM 2013. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST OBTAIN UPDATED LETTER AND RENEW EVERY 5 YEARS.
NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND CLEAN LINENS MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
NOV 32021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR ONE OF THE THREE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 262021FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
THE MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE OR REMIND CONSUMERS OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SEAFOOD. MUST PROVIDE FOR MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
OBSERVED LIVE ROACH AND FLY ACTIVITY IN NUMEROUS LOCATIONS. APPROXIMATELY 8 TO 10 ADULT AND BABY ROACHES IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP, IN OPEN CREVICES OF RAW WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE THE TWO-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND PLASTIC WALL GUARD IN THE REAR KITCHEN. NOTED LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH/PREP, WASHROOM, FRONT SUSHI PREP. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES AND ROACHES. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED A BULK FOOD CONTAINER PLASTIC LID BROKEN AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRONT SUCH PREP GARBAGE CONTAINERS DIRTY AND BADLY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING AND UNFINISHED ABSORBENT WALL ABOVE THE SUSHI PREP TWO-COMPARTMENT SINK. RAW WOODEN BLOCKS USED TO PROP SUSHI PREP CUTTING BOARDS. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----ALL OPEN CREVICES IN WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP MUST BE SEALED.----BLACK PLASTIC CART AT REAR PREP SHELVING DIRTY. PLASTIC SHELVING IN THE WASHROOM HALLWAY IS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR PAPER TOWELS AS LINERS FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
PEELING PLASTIC SEALANT ON THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED.
UNUSED COOLER ON THE REAR OUTDOOR AREA MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.----BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN ALL PREP AND DISH AREAS EMBEDDED WITH DIRT AND GREASE. FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AT THE WATER TANK WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WALL THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN CREVICES, PEELING OPEN GAPS. MUST SEAL.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR ONE OF THE THREE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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MAR 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (SUSHI) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
NOTED EXPIRED SUSHI LAB ANALYSES TEST LETTER DATED 3/27/2013. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE THE LAB ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT SUSHI EXPOSED HAND SINK AND SUSHI PREP TABLE . MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT L AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
SEP 142017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST REFINISH WALL BEHIND SUSHI LINE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILE AT FRONT LEFT OF SUSHI LINE. MUST CLEAN DUSTY VENTS ABOVE PREP AREA.
SEP 142016PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED RICE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 78.1F AND 76.7F IN CONTAINERS TO BE USED FOR SUSHI.NO DOCUMENTATION ON SITE OR AVAILABLE FOR ANY SUSHI RICE LABORATORY TESTING FOR PH ACIDITY LEVEL. ALL RICE DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO $6.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL FROZEN PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN BLOCKS WRAPPED IN PLASTIC WRAP AS ELEVATION FOR CUTTING BOARDS IN SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL. MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AS LINERS UNDER CLEAN GLASSWARE. MUST PROVIDE A LID/COVER FOR THE ICE CONTAINER.
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/ICE MACHINE AREA.
LEAK ON THE COLD HANDLE AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
MUST REPLACE INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE FRONT SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER.
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE THEIR PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
SUSHI PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLE INVERTED FROM ICE.
OCT 12015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOOD SPILLAGE ON WALLS UNDER THE SUSHI PREP COUNTER.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
SEP 162015FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED EXCESS BLACK SLIME INSIDE THE ICE BIN WERE ICE CUBES ARE RELEASED DRIPPING ON ICE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.ALSO OBSERVED WATER FROM CONDENSER UNIT DRIPPING ON FOOD CONTAINERS AND SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND THE SUSHI COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT.
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET I SIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE(BEHIND THE SUSHI PREP AREA BROKEN AND ALSO EXCESS BLACK SLIME BUILD UP ON WALL BETWEEN THE SPLASH GUARDS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.APPLICATION OF CAULKING MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
WATER ON FLOOR UNDER BEHIND AND CLOSE BY THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN SUSHI PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE PREP/SUSHI AND DISH AREA SPECIALLY UNDER SHELVES, AROUND GREASE TRAP,ALONG WALLS,AND CORNERS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FOOD SPILLAGE ON WALLS UNDER THE SUSHI PREP COUNTER.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 212014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HANDWASH SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
APR 22014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. MUST MAINTAIN GARBAGE DUMPSTERS ADEQUATELY MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED ABOVE TO INCREASE PICK-UP SERVICE OR PROVIDE MORE DUMPSTERS. MANAGER PUSHED GARBAGE INTO DUMPSTER AND CORRECTED VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF COCA-COLA REFRIGERATOR AND 2-DOOR REFRIGERATORS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
JUL 302013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All clean multi-use utensils in throughout the food prep areas must be stored with handles up.
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
JUL 242013PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE APPROXIMATELY 10# OF COOKED RICE HELD AT 115.1F-120.0F AT FRONT SUSHI PREP STATION.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $100.00. IN ORDER TO CONTINUE HOLDING SUSHI RICE SAFELY IN THIS TEMPERATURE DANGER ZONE,YOU MUST HAVE SAID FOOD PRODUCT TESTED IN CERTIFIED LABORATORY.THE SPECIALTY FOOD HANDLING LETTER IS GIVEN TO MANAGER AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All clean multi-use utensils in throughout the food prep areas must be stored with handles up.
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
MAY 112011FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED GROUND UNDER AND AROUND THE GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH A BUILD-UP OF PAPER,PLASTIC BOTTLE,FOOD SQUASHED ON CEMENT, LIQUID FOOD , CUPS AND OTHER DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA CLEAN TO MINIMIZE RODENT ACTIVITIES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000072169-18
All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT PROPERLY LOCATED. ON 7-7-2010 LICENSE INSPECTION WAS DONE AND APPROVED WITH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,TODAY EXPOSED HAND SINK IS LOCATED IN HALLWAY NEXT TO WASHROOM DUE TO OWNER BUILD A WALL AFTER RETAIL LICENSE WAS APPROVED BY PUBLIC HEALTH; OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HAND ON SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE WALL OR RELOCATE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WERE ORIGINALLY WAS APPROVED.(IN PREP AREA).SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000072169-18
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. KNIFE RACK IS NEEDED AT SUSHI AREA.DO NOT STORE KNIFE ON TOP THE REFRIGERATOR.
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. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP.DO NOT STORE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER INSIDE THE ICE BIN.
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