SAKURA TEPPANYAKI AND SUSHI.

OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN EGGS, SOME CRACKED AND DRIPPING, STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE PREPARED SAUCES AND ON SHELVING DIRECTLY NEXT TO PREPARED CUT READY TO EAT GREENS. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS THAWED, PREPARED READY TO EAT SUSHI FISH HELD FROM THE PREVIOUS DAYS S SERVICE IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP COOLER NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. NO DATED OBSERVED ON ANY FISH IN ANY COOLERS. ALSO NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH PREP DATES ONLY. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

4-903.11(A;C)-- TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.----ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

4-601.11(B)-- EXCESSIVE GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES AND BETWEEN THE FLAT TOP TEPPANYAKI GRILLS AND WOODEN SHELVING.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION #60 FROM REPORT #2569331 ON 1-6-23 NOT CORRECTED- #37- 3-302.12: DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAMES. #39) 3-307.11: SPLASH GUARD INSTALLED BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND SHELF WITH CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT EASILY CLEANABLE(KITCHEN AREA). EXCESS OF TAPE ON CARDBOARD MATERIAL. REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NO TAPE. #49- 4-602.13: ALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED FOR FOOD(DRY FOOD OR INSIDE THE COOLERS) MUST BE CLEAN. REMOVE EXCESS SPILLAGE. #55) 6-201.12: DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT, AND UNDER SHELVES, THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INCLUDED THE WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. MANGER REPORTED ON SITE AT 1:10PM AFTER BEING TELEPHONED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED: CHICKEN,SHRIMPS.EGGS ETC. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE FOODS IS HANDLED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED MANGER REPORTED ON SITE AT 1:10PM AFTER NOTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE.

EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING NOT COMPLETE. MISSING POLICY FOR SEVERAL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. EMPLOYEE IN DISH ROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES PUT THEM THRU LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NO HANDWASHING. RINSING HANDS WITH WATER SPRAYER AND WITHOUT HANDWASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST WASH HANDS ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINK . MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY CITATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

NOTED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN "GOLDEN SAUCE" (RAW EGG) BEING STORED ON RACK SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE PREPARED READY TO EAT INDIVIDUALLY PREPARED SALADS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL SALAD DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER STORAGE OF RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

FOUND THREE EGG ROLLS AT TEMP OF 69.4F ALONG WITH COOKED TEMPURA SHRIMPS AT TEMP OF 85.8F IN A CONTAINER ON SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. COOKED EEL AT 95F STORED INSIDE A TOASTER OVEN NOT ON AT THE TIME. REVIEWED HOT HOLDING FOODS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED FOR SAID PRODUCTS. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #22 FOR CITATION.

FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 25 POUNDS OF RAW SHRIMP (DIVIDED IN THREE DIFFERENT CONTAINERS WITH ICE) STORED INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON TOP SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN AT TEMP OF 53.9F; 54.3F AND 55.5F. THREE RAW WHOLE CHICKENS STORED INSIDE CONTAINER ON FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 71.7F TO 75.9F. FOUND 4 EACH FRESH EGGS STORED IN A CONTAINER BY COOKING EQUIPMENT AT A TEMP OF 66.7F. TWO POUNDS OF GROUND PORK ON A PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 54.1F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS ASSORTED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AND EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, PREPARED DAIRY BASED "YUMMY SAUCE" ALONG WITH 10 LBS THAWED, PREPARED READY TO EAT SUSHI FISH IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP COOLER. NO DATED OBSERVED ON ANY FOODS IN ANY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.----ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BAR AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN.

EXCESSIVE GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES AND BETWEEN THE FLAT TOP TEPPANYAKI GRILLS AND WOODEN SHELVING.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR THE COOKS LINE PLASTIC FOODS CARD. MUST REMOVE/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS SUCH AS OLD MATTRESSES, WOODEN AND PLASTIC PALLETS. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA BY THE FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-24-22,REPORT#2559884 #37) 3-302.12: DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAMES. #39) 3-307.11: SPLASH GUARD INSTALLED BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND SHELF WITH CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT EASILY CLEANABLE(KITCHEN AREA). EXCESS OF TAPE ON CARDBOARD MATERIAL. REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NO TAPE. #41) 3-304.14: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. #49) 4-602.13: ALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED FOR FOOD(DRY FOOD OR INSIDE THE COOLERS) MUST BE CLEAN. REMOVE EXCESS SPILLAGE. #55) 6-201.12: DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT, AND UNDER SHELVES, THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INCLUDED THE WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN PREP AREA HANDLING NON-FOOD PRODUCTS FROM MOVING DIRTY BUCKETS FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER TO WASH THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, THEN TOOK 2 CONTAINERS OF COOKED BROCCOLI AND REMOVED FROM ONE PAN TO ANOTHER AND WITHOUT HANDWASHING SMOOTH AND PRESSED THE FOOD OUT WITH BARE HANDS. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. THE MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. OBSERVED HAND WASHING BY THE EMPLOYEES. THE FOOD IN QUESTION WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. PRIORITY CITATION: 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED PASTA AT TEMP OF 50.4F(MANAGER STATED FOOD WAS COOKED ON 6-23-22).RAW CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 46.7F; COOKED CHICKEN ON TRAYS 58.2F(COOKED ON 6-23-22). NINE LAYERS OF FRESH EGGS(EACH LAYER HAD 30 EACH EGG)AT TEMP OF 47.9F TO 48.7F.ALL FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN AN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAMES.

SPLASH GUARD INSTALLED BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND SHELF WITH CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT EASILY CLEANABLE(KITCHEN AREA). EXCESS OF TAPE ON CARDBOARD MATERIAL. REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NO TAPE.

ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

ALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED FOR FOOD(DRY FOOD OR INSIDE THE COOLERS) MUST BE CLEAN. REMOVE EXCESS SPILLAGE.

DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT, AND UNDER SHELVES, THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INCLUDED THE WALK-IN COOLER

3-302.12-ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME

6-202.15-OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE TO REPAIR HOLES ON SCREEN DOOR AT EXIT REAR AREA. REPLACE SCREEN. REAR MAIN DOOR OPENED

3-304.12-ICE SCOOP TO SCOOP ICE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.

4-101.19-MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS, IN STORAGE AND WALK-IN FREEZER. PROVIDED A RAISED SHELVES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-OBSORBENT SURFCE.

4-101.19-MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES NOR ALUMINUM FOIL FOR SHELF LINER IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

4-602.13-GREASE BUILD-UP AT EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,ALL SHELVES,FILTERS HOOD ON PREMISES.PANELS AND VENT COVERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

5-205.15-OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. -

5-501.115-OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA BY THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS WITH EXCESS DEBRIS,FOOD, DIRTY EMPTY BOXES ETC.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

6-201.12-DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME

OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE TO REPAIR HOLES ON SCREEN DOOR AT EXIT REAR AREA. REPLACE SCREEN. REAR MAIN DOOR OPENED

OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINED IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EFFICTIVENESS HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL EMPLOYEE IN PREP AREA.

ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

ICE SCOOP TO SCOOP ICE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.

CLEAN PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE INVERTED AT FRONT PACKING AREA.

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS, IN STORAGE AND WALK-IN FREEZER. PROVIDED A RAISED SHELVES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-OBSORBENT SURFCE.

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES NOR ALUMINUM FOIL FOR SHELF LINER IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

GREASE BUILD-UP AT EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,ALL SHELVES,FILTERS HOOD ON PREMISES.PANELS AND VENT COVERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. -

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA BY THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS WITH EXCESS DEBRIS,FOOD, DIRTY EMPTY BOXES ETC.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-2-2020,REPORT #2454122. #16) 4-601.11(A) BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AND FRONT PANELS.ALSO COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN AT INTERIOR OF ICE BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. TODAY 11-10-2020, WE STILL OBSERVED BLACK SLIME AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

HANDWASHING IN REAR PREP/DISH ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. HOT WATER WAS TURNED OFF AT SAID SINK DUE TO WATER PIPES LEAKING (PUDDLES ON FLOOR). UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER TURNED ON THE HOT WATER VALVE TO HANDWASHING SINK IN QUESTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT/COLD WATER AT HANDWSHING SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AND FRONT PANELS.ALSO COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN AT INTERIOR OF ICE BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME

OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE TO REPAIR HOLES ON SCREEN DOOR AT EXIT REAR AREA. REPLACE SCREEN. REAR MAIN DOOR OPENED

OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINED IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EFFICTIVENESS HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL EMPLOYEE IN PREP AREA.

ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

ICE SCOOP TO SCOOP ICE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.

CLEAN COOKIE SHEETS STORED AT LAST SHELF BASE BY THE MOP SINK MUST BE RELOCATED

CLEAN PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE INVERTED AT FRONT PACKING AREA.

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES NOR ALUMINUM FOIL FOR SHELF LINER IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS, IN STORAGE AND WALK-IN FREEZER. PROVIDED A RAISED SHELVES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-OBSORBENT SURFCE.

GREASE BUILD-UP AT EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,ALL SHELVES,FILTERS HOOD ON PREMISES.PANELS AND VENT COVERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. -

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA BY THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS WITH EXCESS DEBRIS,FOOD, DIRTY EMPTY BOXES ETC.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, COLD HOLDING UNIT, AND ONE DOOR COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FOOD (ICE)NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACESF ICE MACHINE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE. DICONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP LID SIDES AND GROUND SORROUNDING CONTAINER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER. GREASE CONTAINER WAS CLEAN DURING INSPECTION.SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.

MUST PROPERLY STORED MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES AND STAINS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

OBSERVED GREASE BULD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.

EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN A PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 3 LBS OF CHICKEN AND STEAK, 57F, VALUED AT $25. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

OBSERVED BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL IT HAS BEEN SERVICED (CLEANED & SANITIZED). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVES SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AROUND THE SUSHI BAR, IN THE DINING AREA, IN THE HALLWAY NEAR THE PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS, AND IN THE BAR (LIQUOR) AREA. 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN CORNERS OF THE ROOM WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED. ALSO, THE SIDE EXIT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1.4" OPENING AT THE (MIDDLE) BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES AND DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD DOWN THE MIDDLE OF THE SIDE EXT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-38-020.

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1751698, DATED 4/8/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #33; MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,PREP COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS,ROLLING CARTS,MICROWAVE,WHEEL BASES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. #34; MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,REAR STORAGE AREA AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM. #35; MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER CEILING AND WIRES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND ROLLING CARTS IN WAIT STATION AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN HABACHI AREA. #41; MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090

OBSERVED FOOD, RICE, OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE WALL BETWEEN A PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR/REPLACING, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP MISSING. ALSO, FOOD STAINS PRESENT ON TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN CURRENT TILES AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE THE SUSHI BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING RAW FISH AND TOUCHING GARBAGE CAN AND THEN THE KNIFE TO CUT RAW FISH ON CUTTING BOARD AGAIN,SOILED TOWELS AND THE DISH WASHER HANDLING CLEAN & DIRTY DISHES AT DISH MACHINE WITH THE SAME PLASTIC GLOVES ON.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF.OBSERVED FROZEN PREPACKAGED BAGS OF ASSORTED FISH IN WATER INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA AND NO TOWELS AT HAND SINK BAR AREA,WHILE FOOD AND DRINKS ARE BEING PREPARED & HANDLED AT THIS TIME.MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AND TOWELS AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

OBSERVED FROZEN TO THE TOUCH FISH BEING THAWED IMPROPERLY. ASSORTED PREPACKAGED FISH SITTING IN SOILED WATER AT HAND SINK BASIN IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA SUCH AS 2-FISH CAKES,2- RED SNAPPERS,3- GROUND TUNAS & 2- WHITE TUNAS.MUST THAW FOOD UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER,MICROWAVE OR REFRIGERATION ONLY.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE READY TO EAT AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS RED SNAPPER,SUSHI,SUSHI RICE,CHICKEN,NOODLES.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED AT 2:55 P.M.ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED. (SERIOUS 7-38-012)

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,PREP COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS,ROLLING CARTS,MICROWAVE,WHEEL BASES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUPMENT,REAR STORAGE AREA AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM.

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER CEILING AND WIRES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND ROLLING CARTS IN WAIT STATION AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN HABACHI AREA.

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM.

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION

CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE PREP/COOK LINE,UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND ALSO BY THE SUSHI AREA AND MAINTAIN. ALL FROZEN FOODS AND BOXED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. ALL ARTICLES/ITEMS UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS MUST BE ELEVATED TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE IN THE STORAGE ROOM.

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD(WITH GREASE BUILD UP)AND MAINTAIN.

UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE WEST SIDE OF THE STORAGE AREA. MUST ORGANIZE AND CLEAN AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. WASH CLOTH FOR CLEANING THE PREP TABLE, COOLERS, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED.WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MACHINE UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED THE ICE MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION". CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).

SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED, WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE 2 GLASS DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

FOUND SURROUNDING AREAS AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH DEBRIS(PLASTIC BAG, BROKEN PIECES OF WOODS.ETC).INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT FOOD.

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR AND THE ICE BIN. ALSO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE SODA FOUNTAIN CART AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. SECTION OF THE BAR/FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE SIDE EXIT DOOR MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION SUCH AS DIVIDER OR SWING DOOR.

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS, CABINET THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA AND ALL EXTERIOR PART OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS.

WALLS THROUGHOUT THE COOKING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. VENT ON THE HOOD,AND INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN ND MAINTAIN. FILTER/HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD IN THE DINING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.

MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SUSHI CASE.

INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT BY THE MOP SINK NOT ON THE SIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS COOKED RICE IN HOLDING UNIT AT SUSHI PREP STATION AT 98.4F. NO SUSHI RICE PH TESTING DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. ALL RICE DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS ON PREMISES. LAST SERVICE REPORT DATED 8-22-11. ALSO OBSERVED CAN OF "RAID" BRAND FLYING INSECT INSECTICIDE STORED UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL CURRENT DOCUMENTATION. MUST HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. APPLY ALL INSECTICIDES ONLY. "RAID" CAN DISCARDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LIDS FOR BULK FOOD STORAGE.

MUST NOT USE TIN CANS AS LEGS FOR METAL SHELVING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE. DIRTY PLASTIC LINERS FOR METAL SHELVING ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN. RAW WOODEN SHELVING MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN.

DIRTY FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC BOTTLE FOR PLUMBING DRAIN LINE UNDER DISH MACHINE.

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.ICE SCOOP STORED IMPROPERLY INSIDE MACHINE. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6LBS OF FIVE VARIOUS TYPES OF RAW SUSHI FISH IN SUSHI DISPLAY CASE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 51.9F TO 60.8F. DISPLAY CASE WAS NOT TURNED ON. ALL FISH DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $70.00.

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE DISHES BEING WASHED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND A CHANGE OF CHLORINE CONTAINER. FOUND TO BE 0PPM. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND DISPENSES SANITIZER OF 100PPM. C.D.P.H. CONTACTED BY FAX REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO SET THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR FOR KITCHEN NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. FOUND TORN SCREEN WITH OPEN HOLE, BOTTOM AND SIDE OF DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP AND DOOR NOT ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE. NO DOOR HANDLE. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES, MAKE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES.

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE ABOVE MENTIONED FOODS BEING IMPROPERLY HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES.

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN STEAM TABLE AND LINE COOLER.

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR "COCA-COLA" COOLER IN KITCHEN.

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP STORED IMPROPERLY INSIDE MACHINE. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.