JAN 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ROYAL SUSHI.
BEAT. 24/100
7258 W FOSTER AVE · NORWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 17, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 5 of 12 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Sep 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FISH, CHICKEN, SOUP, SUSHI ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SPILL KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN WALK IN COOLER WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS WITH A DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO FOOD ADVISORY WARNING ON THE MENU. MUST ADD FOOD ADVISORY WARNING FOR CONSUMING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS TO THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK TO SPECIFIC FOODS THAT THE WARNING APPLIES. INSTRUCTED TO ADD TO THE MENU AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY SET UP WITH NO SANITIZING SOLUTION ( 0 PPM). INSTRUCTED TO SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MAINTAINING PPM OF 50-100 OF CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE SLEEPING ON A CHAISE CHAIR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO UNCOVERED COOKED CRAB WON TONS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SLEEPING QUARTERS SEPARATE FROM FOOD .
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON THE WINDOW SIL IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHTS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM THAT INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISPLAY AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 92018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 9
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
FEB 202018FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 20
2018
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FISH, CHICKEN, SOUP, SUSHI ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER PREP SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL BROKEN WALL TILE BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. NO MILK CRATES. ---------MUST CLEAN AND REORGANIZE INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
NOV 162017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 16
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
Observed sewage and waste water backing up from the floor drain in the kitchen when water was released from the three compartment sink and after flowing through airgapped drain. Instructed facility that all waste water must be properly disposed without any backups. Plumber arrived during inspection and removed plastic from inside grease trap that was blocking drainage. Backups no longer present. Critical violation 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the doors of the middle and left sushi 2 door coolers and on the kitchen 2 door prep cooler. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed the interior of the two door Pepsi cooler to have dirt and food debris accumulated inside. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed the floor under the dish machine to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
JUN 302017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 30
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed dirt accumulation on the walk in cooler shelves. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed the walk in cooler floor to have dirt and debris on the floor along the walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Observed foodhandlers working in kitchen without hair restraints. Instructed facility that all foodhandlers must have proper hair restraints.
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NOV 32016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 3
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAG FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING IN PREP AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
OCT 272016FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 27
2016
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SUSHI RICE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE. SUSHI RICE (STORED IN RICE COOKER) INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OR 105.3F. ALSO INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FRIED SHRIMP TEMPURA AT 60.8F, AND FRIED SUSHI ROLL AT 51.4F STORED INSIDE PREP COOLER. (PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 39.1F). NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE FOR THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. NO SHELF STABLE TEST AVAILABLE FOR SUSHI RICE. INSTRUCTED MANGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS. TOTAL VALUE $ 120.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 25 PPM AT 120F, 50 PPM AT 75F, 100 PPM AT 55F. DISH MACHINE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE REPAIRED. MUST TEMPORARILY USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSIL. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE) FINAL SANITIZING RINSE NOW AT 100 PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAG FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING IN PREP AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
JAN 292016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 29
2016
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1575554 ISSUED ON 09-15-2015. #45 - ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.--------FOOD PRODUCTS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
SEP 252015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 25
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
SEP 232015FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 23
2015
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES OR CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
SEP 152015FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 15
2015
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. SUSHI COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOLERS MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK NOT PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES AND PROVIDED LOGBOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED OR RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR DOORS WITH 1/4 INCH GAP ACROSS BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT OR INSECT ENTRY.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES OR CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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