SAN SOO GAB SAN CORP.

Chicago Health Dept

5247-5251 N WESTERN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).

23 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

141

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 25

2026

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SMALL DARK STAIN ON THE INSIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SMALL BOWLS BEING USED AS A SCOOP INSIDE OF BEEF CONTAINER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN OIL CONTAINER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE BOWLS AS SCOOPS AND TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE USE THANK YOU BAGS BEING USED TO STORE RICE NOODLES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO RE-USE SINGLE USE BAGS AND TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED 1/2 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER(S).

MAY 27

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN BEEF AND EGGS IMPROPERLY STORED IN VARIOUS COOLERS. RAW BEEF ON TOP SHELVING IN A REACH-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE READY TO EAT, UNCOVERED SLICED RADISHES AND COOKED BEEF. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, OBSERVED RAW BEEF DIRECTLY NEXT TO AND TOUCHING FRESH ONIONS AND CUT, PREPARED VEGETABLES, RAW BEEF ON SHELVING DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED PREPARED RICE NOODLES, RAW EGGS ON TOP SHELVING DIRECTLY OVER CUT PREPARED ASSORTED VEGETABLES. ALL FOODS REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION FROM RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED IN-USE COOKS LINE RICE SCOOPS BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 65.8F. IF STORED IN HOT WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

PREP AREA MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET SEAL ON THE REAR LARGE BOX FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SEVERAL PLASTIC STRAINER BOWLS REPAIRED WITH STRING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN PLASTIC BOWLS.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS.----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC USED AS A PROTECTANT ON THE TOP OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR SERVER STATION. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN FREEZER, REAR SERVER STATION AND BEER STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR METALLIC TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ABOVE THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST BE REPAIRED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO HAND SINK. MUST STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.

AUG 26

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HAND SOAP DISPENSER FROM THE WALL DIRECTLY ABOVE THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (BEANS,SQUID,KIMCHI ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT,TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ELECTRIC INSECT CONTROL DEVICE ATTACHED TO WALL IN THE MAIN KITCHEN COOKING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE AWAY FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WLK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DIM LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 16

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK BLOCKED BY LARGE BOTTLE OF DISH SOAP AND OBSERVED ANOTHER HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED BY DISH GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP HAND WASHING SINKS FREE OF ITEMS AT ALL TIMES TO ENSURE SINK IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER HAD STAFF REMOVE ITEMS FROM SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM ON VARIOUS NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING ON STOVE TOP AND ON STOVE WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL TO ALLOW SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED ONLY 3 DRAIN PLUGS FOR ALL 3 COMP SINKS (3). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE NUMBER OF DRAIN PLUGS FOR (3) 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAAGED EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. ON THE SIDE OF WALK IN COOLER TOWARDS THE BOTTOM THE WALL OF COOLER SEEMS TO BE DETERIORATING ON OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

AUG 3

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT (2) HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA AND HANDSINK INFRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE - MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HANDSOAP AT EACH HANDSINK) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP, WASHROOMS).

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE (CHARCOAL) AREA.

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JUN 30

2021

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 23

2021

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2359346 ON 1/24/20 NOT CORRECTED: 56 - NOTED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE OF THE LADY'S TOILET ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN INSIDE ALL TOILETS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

JAN 24

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MARINATED BEEF, KIM-CHI)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNIT (REAR BAR AREA)CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN WARM WATER TEMP 105 F ,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR ON WALK IN FREEZER AND REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF ICE FROM DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN REACH OVER FREEZER COVER LOCATED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN FREEZER AND FRONT BAR AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE THE LADY'S TOILET ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE ALL TOILETS

JAN 17

2020

FAIL 10 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR ON WALK IN FREEZER AND REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF ICE FROM DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN REACH OVER FREEZER COVER LOCATED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN FREEZER AND FRONT BAR AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE THE LADY'S TOILET ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE ALL TOILETS

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION FROM 9/24/2019 REPORT #2312818 OBSERVED NOT TO BE CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: VIOLATION #10 6-301.14 MUST PROVIDE PROPER SIGNS FOR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN TWO FRONT STATIONS AREA VIOLATION #37 3-302.12 ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE VIOLATION #39 3-305.11 FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR. VIOLATION #47 4-501.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR TO WALK IN , DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. VIOLATION # 53 5-501.17 MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

SEP 24

2019

PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE PROPER SIGNS FOR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN TWO FRONT STATIONS AREA

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR TO WALK IN , DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IT CLEAN REAR DRY STORAGE AND SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN DINING AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA AND REAR ROOMS BY ENTRANCE TO WALK IN FREEZER .MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING EQUIPMENT AND DAMAGED DISHES NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT.

SEP 16

2019

FAIL 16 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE STATION/DISH WASHING AREA AND BACK DINING AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SERVICE STATION AND BACK DINING AREA, AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PF VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 f AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR TO WALK IN , DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IT CLEAN REAR DRY STORAGE AND SHELVING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7/09/2018 REPORT #2184380 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #57 2-102.13 ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES HAVE NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. VIOLATION #58 PA 100-036 NO FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. MUST PROVIDE. PRIOPRITY FOUNDATION .7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

JUL 9

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING AFTER A PATRON OR EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT,TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE DATE AND TIME. PF VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE RUBBER GASKET ALONG TE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF ONE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED UNDERNEATH THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE STOVE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES HAVE NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 15

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE REST OF THE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

JUN 7

2017

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED /VISIBLE ON SITE FOR THE CUSTOMER TO SEE FROM REPORT # 1965832 DATED 10/4/16. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED/DISPLAY ON SITE FOR THE CUSTOMER TO SEE. PROVIDED NEW SUMMARY REPORT TO POST.

Serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1965832 DATED 10/4/16. #36-PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT END CAPS MISSING ABOVE PREP TABLE BY COOKLINE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE REST OF THE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

OCT 4

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT END CAPS MISSING ABOVE PREP TABLE BY COOKLINE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL (BY REAR EXIT DOOR) PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST ROD OUT DRAIN PIPE.

FEB 17

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

FEB 9

2015

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

Serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (MEAT, SOUP, KIM CHI, SUSHI ETC), INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

Serious Other

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

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR, NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, SINK BACKING UP INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS OF SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN GASKETS ON COOLERS DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET FOR TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER AND MAIN KITCHEN, USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST RESTRICT AND INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, AND USING FOIL ON ALL COOKING SERVICES IN SUSHI KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PROVIDE, AND REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN OF TWO LADIES BATHROOM, AND ONE OF TWO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN,

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

MAR 28

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND DALIY.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING TILE MISSING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FAUCET NOT MAINTAINED AT BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT NECK.

NOV 21

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MULTI UTENSIL (PLATES, BOWL,CUPS ETC) ON SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER WITH A CLEAN PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DIRT ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT....MUST ALSO PROVIDE STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK OF KITCHEN PREP AREA.

NOV 15

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED SERVICE COOLER AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 46.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PREMISES HAS OTHER COOLERS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, SERVICE COOLER AND ON COUNTER TOP TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 47F TO 136F. FISH SAUCE 47.8F, FRIED EGGS 135.1F,SEAFOOD PANCAKES 123.4F,EGGS 67.5F,COOKED RADISH 57.5F, POTATOES 131F, GREEN BEANS 136.5F, FISH CAKE 111.4F,GREENS 110.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 19LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $44.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

NOTED ONE EMPLOYEE CLEAN THEIR NOSTRILS WITH HANDS, THEN WIPE IT WITH BOTH HANDS AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS CONTINUED TO PREPARE/SERVE FOOD, NOTED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SOAP, NOTED EMPLOYEE PICKING UP FOOD FROM SERVING TRAY AT KITCHEN COUNTER WITH BARE HANDS, NO HANDS WASHED AND NO SERVING UTENSILS USED. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES AND AS NEEDED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A).

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NOTED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP AREA NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CLOGGED. (WATER NOT DRAINING). INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PLUMBER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK WITHIN 48 HOURS. PREMISES HAS ANOTHER EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH 15 FEET THAT EMPLOYEES CAN USE TEMPORARILY FOR HAND WASHING. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030.

Serious Other

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

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (MEAT, SOUP, KIM CHI, SUSHI ETC). FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 12:30PM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT....MUST ALSO PROVIDE STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AT THE REAR SUSHI PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK OF KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

NOTED EMPLOYEES PREPPING AT THE KITCHEN WITH NO HAIR PROTECTION (NETS, HATS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

JUL 5

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE; FOUND CONTAINERS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE, OF; ABOUT 3LBS. TOFU AT 63.1F, 4LBS. OF COOKED POTATOES AT 106.3F, AND 5LBS. OF COOKED FISH CAKES AT 73.9F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED COLD/HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT, COLD 40F OR BELOW, HOT 140F OR HIGHER. FOODS DISCARDED=$220. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITATION; OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY, HOWEVER NOT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMONSTRATED PROPER SET-UP OF 3COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER SANITATION USING 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.;

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN GASKETS ON COOLERS DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET FOR TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER AND ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN. BROKEN PLASTIC CURTAINS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN CURTAINS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. UNFINISH/RAW/BARE WOOD PANEL NEAR 3COMPARTMENT SINK AND SMALL TABLE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AT SUSHI PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BOTH, WOOD MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Food Temperature

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

DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; SLICER, FREEZERS, HOT HOLDING BOXES, COOLERS, MICROWAVE OVENS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE BOTH PREP AREAS AND REMOVE FOIL COVERING ON EQUIPMENT AT SUSHI PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM, FRONT BAR AREA AND SUSHI PREP AREA; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OPENINGS AROUND PIPES INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOODS AND FILTERS AT BOTH PREP AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NORTH WALLS UNDER 3COMPARTMENT SINK AT SUSHI PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT, REPAIR WALL AND REPAINT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING PIPES UNDER EXPOSED SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN AND SUSHI PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR; ALSO REPAIR 2COMPARTMENT FAUCET.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SOME COOLERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

JUL 24

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE WORN OUT/BROKEN LID OF ONE OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

SHELVING UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND CORNER UNDER THE SUSHI COUNTER AND MAINTAIN. BAGS OF CARROTS HAS TO BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOODS IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

AUG 3

2010

PASS 7 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. found some food items not properly labeled/dated in coolers, freezers, must date and label foods in coolers/frezzers.

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. non food contact surfaces the had peeling paint, rust in coolers, shelving shall be repair/replaced.

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. non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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 under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

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/ceilingn in prep area not clean need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. light shields in prep areas need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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. exhaust canopy not clean needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen areas, bathrooms need cleaning.

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