APR 18
2024
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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RYO SUSHI.
YOUR CALL. 60/100
62 E MADISON ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 18, 2024 · passed
7 of 12 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jun 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
LINENS ARE STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE BROCCOLI AND ASPARAGUS IN THE SMALL FOOD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE LINENS AND TO NOT STORE LINENES DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED PLASTIC BLACK TRAYS AND CLEAR BOWLS STORED FACING UP ON THE SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND AT THE SUSHI LINE. INSTRUCTED INVERT TRAYS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR FREEZER AND TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO DRAIN STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNABLE TO COMPLETELY SEAL DRAINS. INSTRUCETED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF BUCKET IN THE REAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER PREP TABLE IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
SEP 192023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 19
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hand soap provided at main kitchen hand wash sink, Instructed to provide, Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hands washing signs in employees restrooms. Instructed to provide.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Non-functional probe food thermometer, instructed to obtain one in good repair.
MAY 232022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 23
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 41F DEGREES OR BELOW IN THE DESIGNATED COLD-HOLDING UNIT: IMITATION CRAB AT 48.7F AND RED TUNA AT 47.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 7 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
FEB 252021PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 25
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REAPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, FLOUR, SALT... INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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JUL 162019FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 16
2019
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AS LISTED ON POLICY. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A COMPLETED POLICY REFLECTIVE SET OF SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEA TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 10PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. DISH MACHINE WAS SERVICED BY ECOLAB FOLLOWING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED .
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT (RICE COOKER IN SUSHI AREA): RICE AT 112F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
REFER TO VIOLATION #60
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE REACH IN PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE 2-DOOR FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
REFER TO VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2244065 ON 1/4/19. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (41) 3-304.14 - OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS HANGING ON THE SIDE OF HAND SINK AND ON THE COUNTER TOPS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE (58) PA 100-0367 - OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 7/16/19 HAS NOT COMPLETED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 42019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED DISHWASHER CUP TRAYS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS HANGING ON THE SIDE OF HAND SINK AND ON THE COUNTER TOPS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT/ATTACH SOAP DISPENSER TO THE WALL BY THE HAND SINK.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
JAN 112018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 11
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
REUSING OLD KETCHUP BOTTLES FOR SOY SAUCE STORAGE, INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOOD SHELVES LOCATED NEXT TO MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER OR MOVE SHELVES AWAY FROM MOP SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
WOODEN SHELVES IN POOR REPAIR AT REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OPEN EMPLOYEES DRINKS STORED ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UNDER OR WITH A LID.
MAR 162017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 16
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO RUNNING HOT WATER INSIDE OF THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COLD KNOB LEAKING AT THE FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
JUN 292016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 29
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in reach in cooler in kitchen prep area, must properly date food items in reach in coolers in kitchen prep area.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Above violation still remaining(Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Sushi table counter not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)must remove dirt build up.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
above violation still remaining( Floors under storage shelving/racks in storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)).
APR 122016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 12
2016
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under storage shelving/racks in storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, and exhaust vents not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Coolers that were missing thermometer shall be provided, to maintain proper temperatures of 40F or less.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Must provide food handlers list, for next inspection.
JUN 82015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 8
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SHIPPING PACKAGING MATERIAL ON EQUIPMENT. REMOVE ALL PACKAGING MATERIALS.
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