RON OF JAPAN INC.

Chicago Health Dept

230 E ONTARIO ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).

21 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2026.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 23

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO NO STOPPERS FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY ALSO MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JAN 24

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING AND CHIPPING PAINT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: TO-GO PACKING / BEVERAGE, WALK-IN COOLER, DISH, PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING/ PEELING PAINT AND REPAIRAND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES IN TO-GO/BEVERAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR DRY STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN

APR 1

2024

PASS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN MENS TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MANTAIN AREA.

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION GREASE TRAP AT 3 PART SINK NEEDS TO BE CLEANED ON EXTERIOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA

OCT 30

2023

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 4 DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA BEHIND 2 DOOR COOLER AS WELL AS IN 3 COMP SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID SPACES.

Minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD, TRASH AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILT UP INSIDE EACH TABLE SHOOT LOCATED THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM. SAID TABLES ARE USED FOR COOKING GUESSSST FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT AT FREQUENCY AS NEEDED IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL BEHIND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN PREP NEAR POP STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THORUGHOUT DINING AREA NEAR SEATING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 24

2022

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Dining room prep hand wash sink not correctly installed facing the wall instead of prep area, instructed to reposition sink so it is facing pre area.

Minor Other

13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

Minor Other

39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Peeling paint noted on ceiling above dish machine, instructed to remove and maintain.

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AUG 2

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

THE CURRENT MENU'S CONSUMER ADVISORY IS MISSING THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND FLY/PEST LIGHT DEVICE DIRECTLY OVER AN ICE TEA MAKER MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RELOCATE PEST DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS SO DOOR SEALS PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER ON LEFT SIDE. MUST REMOVE RUST. MUST MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

MAY 3

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER ON LEFT SIDE. MUST REMOVE RUST. MUST MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED HOT WATER UNAVAILABLE THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 92.7F @ HAND SINK; 93.9F @ 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; 86.9F-88.8F @ WASHBOWL SINKS IN RESTROOMS. MUST KEEP HOT WATER TEMPERATURE @ 100F AT HAND SINKS AND WASH BOWL SINKS, AND 110F @ 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE RESTORED TO 112F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 104F AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE CONNECTING DISH MACHINE TO GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED LIQUID DRIPPING FROM PIPE/GREASE TRAP WHEN DISH MACHINE IN OPERATION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EMPTY ICE MACHINE NOT IN USE IN KTICHEN (WITH OUT OF ORDER SIGN POSTED ON IT). MUST REMOVE ANY UNNECCESSARY EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER ON LEFT SIDE. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND DUST. MUST MAKE CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Serious Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN INSIDE 1 DOOR COOLER IN DINING ROOM, AND ON FAN COVER IN CEILING IN REAR OF KITCHEN NEAR WALK IN COOLERS, AND ON FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER ON THE LEFT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FAN COVERS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

NOV 15

2019

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 8

2019

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA BEING USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION COVERED WITH A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU WITH RAW AND/OR POTENTIALLY UNDER COOKED ITEMS SUCH AS STEAK AND SUSHI ON MENU WITHOUT REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THESE ITEMS ON ALL COPIES OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT CONSTRUCTED OF RAW, UNSEALED WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREEN SLIME AT BOTTOM OF 2 DOOR COCA-COLA COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA BEING USED FOR SALAD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 27

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -REAR PREP AREA -BAR AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12- OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO DETERMINE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12- OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELVING UNIT WITHOUT PROPER LABEL OR COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAME. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11- OBSERVED TUNA STORE IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS, IN FREEZER WALK IN. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE APPROVED PACKAGES/CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

FEB 6

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT BY COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT LOW FLOOR TILES ALSO MUST RAISE THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ON WALLS AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 3

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN UTENSILS STORED UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEANING EQIPMENT STORED IN PREP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

FEB 26

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION AND BUILDUP- MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING OF THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 25

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVING OF DEBRIS.

SEP 9

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BASE BOARDS MISSING IN THE MENS EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BASE BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING VENT ABOVE IN DOOR TO KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELDS CRACKED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE BAR WITHOUT AN EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR.

FEB 18

2014

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 10

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WATER LEAKING FROM MIDDLE SECOND COMPARTMENT INTO THIRD COMPARTMENT FROM OPEN SEAM AT BOTTOM OF SINKS. MUST REPAIR WITH A METAL WELD OR REPLACE SINK AND USE DISH MACHINE FOR ALL WASHING,RINSING AND SANITIZING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.

FEB 7

2014

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED.NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT MEAT CUTTING PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. MANAGEMENT OPENED SINK VALVE FROM ANOTHER LOCATION AND A SLOW TRICKLE OF BROWN DIS-COLORED WATER POURED FROM NOZZLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN, HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR SINK. GIVEN 48 HOURS TO CORRECT. 2-10-14. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Minor Sanitation

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

KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN WALL AND DISH MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS. EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED.

Minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN HALLWAY ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

BASEMENT STAIRS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND LIQUID SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE WALL MOUNTED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS FROM KITCHEN FOOD PREP SINKS. INSTRUCTED SINKS ARE FOR FOOD PREPARATION ONLY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JAN 14

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON THE PREMISES AND A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WAS POSTED IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU FOR RAW BEEF AND SUSHI. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF THE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO EITHER POST THE ADVISORY IN THE RESTAURANT OR INCLUDE IT ON THE MENU.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE PARTICLEBOARD SHELVING NEXT TO THE MEAT CUTTING AREA HANDSINK. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE STORAGE AREA AND REPLACE THE DOORS SO THAT THEY CLOSE PROPERLY. REPLACE OR REPAINT THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE SLIDING DOOR PREP COOLER. CONSUMABLE ICE IS STORED IN CONTACT WITH THE COLD PLATE AND SODA LINES STORED IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REMOVE COLD PLATE AND SODA LINES SO THAT THEY ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE DINING ROOM TABLES, DOOR TRACKS OF SLIDING DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE THE CARPETING FROM THE CUTTING STATION PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER WHERE STANDING WATER IS VISIBLE BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES. REPAIR THE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR THE ICE MACHINE SO THAT STANDING WATER DOES NOT ACCUMULATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ANY BROKEN WALL TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY IN THE DISHWASH AREA. REGROUT WALL TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED. MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD AROUND THE WALLS OF THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS AND LOCKER ROOM AREAS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED DRAIN LINE FOR THE MARGARITA MIXER DRAINING INTO A BUCKET BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. ALSO OBSERVED SODA DRAIN LINE EMPTYING INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

DEC 19

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL ALUNINUN FOIL COVER ON COOLER & DRY STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED, iF SHELVES ARE RUSTING-MUST SEAL. 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

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: LIDS OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, NOZZLES OF SODA DISPENSERS, SODA GUN HOLDER, SHELVINGS UNDER COFFEE STATION & MINI-STATION AT REAR OF DINING AREA, FLOORS OF BAR COOLERS-DUE TO DIRT/DUST/FOOD DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASY FILTERS ABOVE ALL DINING TABLES, DUSTY CONDENSERS OF COOLERS & FOOD STAINS/DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON WOODEN SLATS BY THE MINI-PREP STATION MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: WATER LEAK UNDER THE SPRAYER FAUCET AT DISHMACHINE, FAUCET BASE WATER LEAK AT BAR & PREP SINK IN KITCHEN, THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE 3-COMP SINK MUST REACH ALL 3-COMP (ONLY ABLE TO REACH 2-COMPARTMENST (RIGHT SIDE). 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.

SEP 10

2010

PASS 5 violations

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. ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST SEAL OR REPLACE.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: SODA MACHINE AND SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA. 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 REAR PREP IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST CORRECT 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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN WAIT STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DRINK SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. LEAKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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