Chicago Health Dept
752-756 W WEBSTER AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025).
28 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2025.
OBSERVED SHATTERED COVER ON GAGE LOCATED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR SEVERAL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS CHICKEN THIGHS 48.2 F, SLICED CHICKEN BREAST 46.0, CUBED CHICKEN 47.8, SLICED BEEF 44.7, SUSHI RICE 76.2 IN WALK IN COOLER AND CHEESE SLICES 50.5, FISH EGGS 50.9, SALMON 48.7 & 48.9 F, SMOKED EEL 45 F, TUNA 53.9 & 55.2 F IN SUSHI BAR 1- AND 2- DOOR COOLING UNITS. 80 LBS VALUED $600.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
NOTED 1 DOOR COOLER AT SUSHI BAR WITH AMBIENT AIR OF 57.3 F AND 2 DOOR COOLER AT SUSHI BAR AT49.1 F AND MINI REFRIDGERATOR AT SUSHI BAR AT 55.7 F PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN IN PREP/COOKS LINE AND AT SUSHI STATION STAINED WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED GREASE AND GRIME BUILD UP UNDERNEATH FRYER IN KITCHEN. INSTRCUTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED CLUTTER AND UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN EMPLOYEE CLOSET AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED/ INOPERABLE ITEMS, ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
THE MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS, RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND AND PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
NOTED BAR KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN METAL PLATES AT THE LIQUOR STORAGE RACK. MUST PROVIDES A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREA AND CLOSET LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
SHELVING UNDER THE SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER AT THE BAR HAND SINKS WAS NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND SEAL.
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR PLUMBING UNDER THE BAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.
NOTED OPEN GAPS/HOLES IN THE BASEBOARD WALL/FLOOR BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
4-301.11: FOUND FOUR-DOOR COOLER BROKEN AND NO FOOD STORED INSIDE ACROSS FROM COOKING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN. TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION: DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED UNIT REMAINS TAGGED.PRESENTLY AIR TEMP OF 48F
3-305.11: WASTE PIPE ABOVE REACH-IN COOLERS AND SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT AREA MUST BE ENCASED. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
4-101.19: WATER IS LEAKING FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT(WOKS) BY THE SOUTH WALL. REPAIR ISSUE
4-101.11(B, C, D, E): PLASTIC HANDLES OF BOTH RICE COOKER/HOT HOLDING UNITS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES.
5-501.17: COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE REAR STAFF WASHROOM
6-201.12: EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT(WOKS).CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
6-202.11: PROTECTIVE SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY INSTALLED AT FIXTURE(HANGING). REPAIR ISSUE.
4-602.11(B-E): PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE BIN FRONT STAINLESS PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
4-301.11: FOUND FOUR-DOOR COOLER BROKEN AND NO FOOD STORED INSIDE ACROSS FROM COOKING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN. TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION: DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
3-305.11: WASTE PIPE ABOVE REACH-IN COOLERS AND SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT AREA MUST BE ENCASED. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
4-101.19: WATER IS LEAKING FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT(WOKS) BY THE SOUTH WALL. REPAIR ISSUE
4-101.11(B, C, D, E): PLASTIC HANDLES OF BOTH RICE COOKER/HOT HOLDING UNITS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES.
5-501.17: COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE REAR STAFF WASHROOM
6-201.12: EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT(WOKS).CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
6-202.11: PROTECTIVE SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY INSTALLED AT FIXTURE(HANGING). REPAIR ISSUE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-8-2022, REPORT#2556947 # 10)5-204.11: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT SOUTH KITCHEN AREA AND PREP AREA WHERE MEAT SLICER IS LOCATED. ALSO, A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALLED IN THE BASEMENT AREA WHERE A PREP TABLE IS LOCATED BY THE REACH-IN FREEZERS OR REMOVED TABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: #60)PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-24-2020, REPORT#2374164 #51) 5-204.12: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST BE INSTALLED SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED OR TO KNOW LOCATION OF INSTALLED UNIT. TODAY OBSERVED SAME VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED .PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
5-204.11: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT SOUTH KITCHEN AREA AND AT PREP AREA WHERE MEAT SLICER IS LOCATED. ALSO, A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALLED IN THE BASEMENT AREA WHERE A PREP TABLE IS LOCATED BY THE REACH-IN FREEZERS OR REMOVED TABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE BIN FRONT STAINLESS PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
3-501.17:OBSERVED PREPARED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER LABELED WITH A PREP DATE ONLY. NO EXPIRATION DATES. READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED ON-SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT LABELED WITH DISCARDING DATE: DICED FRESH TUNA, SPRING ROLLS, COOKED WONTON, VARIOUS KINDS OF FISH, ETC. MANAGER PRESENTLY PROVIDED A DISCARD DATE FOR MENTIONED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
3-603.11: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERISK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) REMINDER ON MENU. PREMISES SERVES SUSHI. PRESENTLY NO MENU IS PROVIDED ON-SITE NOR ON THE COMPUTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
FOUND FOUR DOOR COOLER BROKEN AND NO FOOD STORED INSIDE ACCROSS FROM COOKING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN. TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION: DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
WASTE PIPE ABOVE REACH-IN COOLERS AND SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT AREA MUST BE ENCASED. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
WATER IS LEAKING FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT(WOKS) BY THE SOUTH WALL. REPAIR ISSUE
PLASTIC HANDLES OF BOTH RICE COOKER/HOT HOLDING UNITS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES.
COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE REAR STAFF WASHROOM.
EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT(WOKS).CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PROTECTIVE SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY INSTALLED AT FIXTURE(HANGING). REPAIR ISSUE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-24-2020,REPORT#2374164 #51) 5-204.12: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR TO KNOW LOCATION OF INSTALLED UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
FOUND 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.
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT 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 HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT SOUTH KITCHEN AREA AND AT PREP AREA WERE MEAT SLICER IS LOCATED. ALSO HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALL AT BASEMENT AREA WERE A PREP TABLE IS LOCATED BY THE REACH-IN FREEZERS OR REMOVE TABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005.
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU. PREMISES SERVES SUSHI. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
WASTE PIPE ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN AND AT SUSHI BAR AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE. ALSO SEAL GASKET UNDER THE SUSHI UNIT AT SUSHI BAR
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR TO KNOW LOCATION OF INSTALLED UNIT.
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT CERTIFICATES
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
FOUND 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.
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT 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 HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT SOUTH KITCHEN AREA AND AT PREP AREA WERE MEAT SLICER IS LOCATED. ALSO HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALL AT BASEMENT AREA WERE A PREP TABLE IS LOCATED BY THE REACH-IN FREEZERS OR REMOVE TABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
BEGINNNING OF PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENT /ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005.
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU. PREMISES SERVES SUSHI. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005
PEST ACTIVITY:WE OBSERVED LIVE ADULT ROACHES IN PREP AREA: ONE ROACH ON CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE,ONE ON WALL UNDER THE SHELF AT SAME AREA. FOUR LIVE ROACHES INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER AT HINGES OF THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020
WASTE PIPE ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK AT SUSHI BAR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN AND AT SUSHI BAR AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE. ALSO SEAL GASKET UNDER THE SUSHI UNIT AT SUSHI BAR
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR TO KNOW LOCATION OF INSTALLED UNIT.
EXCESS GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND GREASE TRAP IN DISH ROOM.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
BROKEN CAULKING WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AROUND DISH MACHINE,ALSO WALL SEAMS ARE REPAIRED WITH CEMENT WITH A ROUGH SURFACE,NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REMOVE CAULKING AND CEMENT AND APPLY A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE MATERIAL THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING TILES ABOVE THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT CERTIFICATES
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS INSIDE BATHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF ON WEST SIDE O BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK KIN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FILTERS. CLEAN GREASE FROM CEILING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOME PIECES OF FLOOR TILE MISSING IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM, OFF THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. FILTERS AND HOOD IN KITCHEN HAS GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION. CEILING VENT IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM OFF THE DINING ROOM HAS EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. PEELING PAINT ON CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA. HOLE IN WALL IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM, AND HOLE IN CEILING IN MANAGERS OFFICE. ALSO, WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM OFF DINING AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON TOPSIDE OF DRAWER LINE COOLER.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEAR LARGE CONTAINERS OF SPICES,FRYER CABINET,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS.
MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL COOLERS.
MUST REPLACE MISSING UPPER WALL PANEL AT SWINGING DOOR TO FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILETROOM
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN 1ST FL. FRONT STORAGE CLOSET.MUST CLEAN UNUSED PREP COOLER AND COVER IN BASEMENT.
PREVIOUS CRITICAL VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING AROUND INSIDE AND ON LEGS OF BOTH WOK STAIONS,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,NEAR DRIP TRAY OF SMALL PREP COOLER,IN BETWEEN WALL AND WOOD BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDERSIDE OF DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT,IN CRACKS OF STAIRCASE,ON WALL AND FLOOR OF ADJACENT ROOM IN BASEMENT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/8/16.
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,WOK STATION,STOVE,OVEN,WHEEL BASES,PIPES AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT,
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,WALL PANELS,WALLS ,CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.
PREVIOUS CRITICAL VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF A INFESTATIONS OF LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY APPX. 25 OR MORE CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER AND ON COOKING EQUIPMENT,OPENINGS IN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,IN CRACKS AND CREVICES NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK , STAIR CASE AND BEAMS ,ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,INSIDE OF AND DOOR JAMS OF FREEZERS STORED IN BASEMENT AND ADJACENT ROOM.MUST STILL RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/5/16.
Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT AND SIDE PANEL IN BAR AREA,PEELING PAINT ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,WOK STATION,STOVE,OVEN,WHEEL BASES,PIPES AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES AND STORAGE CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS& COMPRESSOR UNIT,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,DISH RACKS,FAUCETS AT WOK STATION.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN PREP AREAS ,BAR AREA AND BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.MUST REPAIR FLOOR NEAR WAIT STATION NEAR BAR CLOSET.
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,WALL PANELS,WALLS ,CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI AND DUST FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,HOOD AND FILTERS ,,VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND TOILETROOMS,SPIDER WEBS FROM EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM.
OBSERVED A INFESTATION OF APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE OF , ON DOOR GASKETS AND WHEEL BASES OF 4 & 5 DOOR PREP COOLERS,INSIDE OF WOK COOKING STATION,IN GAPS ON UNDERSIDE OF ABOVE HEAT LAMP COUNTER,UNDERSIDES OF PREP TABLE WHERE RICE COOKER IS LOCATED,ON FLOOR THAT HAS EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD AND LEGS AND WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(FRYERS,OVENS,STOVE),ON WALL BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDERSIDE OF TABLE IN DISH WASHING AREA.CRAWLING INSIDE AND AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER STEAM TABLE,CRACKS AND CREVICES OF WOOD STAIR CASE LEADING TO BASEMENT AND BEAMS,INSIDE OF DOOR JAMS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AND UNDER SIDES OF WOOD FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT.ALSO ADJACENT BASEMENT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED ALONG BOTTOM AND DOOR HANDLE.RODENT PROOF DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/4/16(CRITICAL 7-38-020)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT SUSHI AREA.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT AND SIDE PANEL IN BAR AREA,PEELING PAINT ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON OVEN DOOR,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MIDDLE PREP COOLER DOOR IN SUSHI PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET,WOK STATION,STOVE,OVEN,WHEEL BASES,PIPES AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES AND STORAGE CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS& COMPRESSOR UNIT,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,DISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDER DISH MACHINE,FAUCETS & SINKS AT WOK STATION AND BAR AREA.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN PREP AREAS ,BAR AREA AND BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.MUST MAKE FLOOR NEAR MOPSINK SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND NEAR WAIT STATION NEAR BAR CLOSET.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TRIM IN WALK IN COOLER & LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN WAIT STATION AREA NEAR KITCHEN.
MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,WALL PANELS,WALLS ,CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI AND DUST FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,HOOD AND FILTERS ,LIGHT SHIELDS,VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND TOILETROOMS,SPIDER WEBS FROM EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN HADICAPP TOILETROOM,WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEAR WAIT STATION NEAR BAR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA
MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM DOOR.
MUST WELD UPPER DIVIDER ON FAR RIGHT SINK OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE UNUSED ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN FROM STORAGE CABINETS IN BASEMENT ,STORAGE ROOM NEAR WAIT STATION IN BAR AREA, PREP AREA .
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ,POTS,PANS,DISHES MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.
MUST DEFROST THE TWO REACH IN FREEZER(OUT OF NINE)IN THE BASEMENT,WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DEEP CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
CEILING VENT COVER IN THE EMPLOYEES, LADIES AND FAMILY WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
CLUTTER IN THE RAER SIDE OF THE BASEMENT . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE,
RUBBER GASKET OF THE PREP COOLER DOOR ,RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST DEFROST ONE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT(WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP)AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(WOK,DEEP FRYER,ETC) WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAITAIN.
FILTER ,HOOD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE COOKING LINE,WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMEPRATURE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. THREE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CHOPPED RAW CHICKEN AT 60.IF TO 60.2F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH$10.00, TOTAL 10LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). WALK IN COOLER TEMP AT 39.0F
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE FIRST COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE MIDDLE CONPARTMENT SINK. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-030. ESTABLISHMENT WITH LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS,ETC. PLUMBER CAME AND WAS NOT ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. TAGGED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG.
RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE 2 PREP COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST DEFROST ONE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT ,WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(WOK, DEEP FRYER,ETC) WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FILTER ,HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD, ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE COOKING LINE,WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
SHELLFISH FISH TAGS NOT MAINTAINED FOR 90 DAYS. FRESH RAW OYSTERS ON MENU AND ONLY TWO SHELLFISH TAGS ON PREMISES DATED 6-24-13 AND 7-19-13. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS RAW OYSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL SHELLFISH TAGS FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMED VALUE TO BE $14.00 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(B).
APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED RICE FOR SUSHI FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 108.8F AND 131.5F. NO SUSHI RICE P.H. TESTING DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $10.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
EXTREMELY DIRTY/STAINED PLASTIC DISH RACKS. DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.MUST REPLACE OR CLEAN ALL. BROKEN LID ON BASEMENT BOX FREEZER LID WITH CRACKED PLASTIC AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE LID OR REPAIR WITH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEANED.
PEELING AND MOLDY WALL RUBBER CAULKING AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DISH MACHINE, KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SUSHI BAR PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE ALL. MUST REPLACE MISSING SCREEN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WALL WINDOW.
BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE DOES NOT REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK. MUST REPLACE SO NOZZLE REACHES ALL COMPARTMENT TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE GLASSWARE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH ALL GLASSWARE AT DISH MACHINE UNTIL NOZZLE IS REPLACED. EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
FOUND SUSHI PREP DISPLAY COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AIR TEMP. WAS AT 51.6F BY MY THERMOMETER AND 52F BY THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FIXED SO AS TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION, ONCE FIXED MUST FAX A LETTER REQUESTING A REINSPECTION OF THE UNIT TO 312-746-4240 ATTN: SUPERVISOR SALAZAR BEFORE USING THE UNIT. CITATION #78208-18 ISSUED.
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN THE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPS. TUNA, YELLOW TAIL WHITE FISH, ETC. TEMPS. RANGED FROM 54.4F TO 58.1F. ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED A COMBINED WEIGTH OF 2.5 LBS. VALUED AT $100.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LESS AND MONITOR/IMPLEMENT TIME/TEMPS. LOGS.
OBSERVED RAW FISH STORED ON TOP OF AN OPEN BOX OF ARUGULA (READY TO EAT SALAD MIX) INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL RAW MEAT ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES IN COOLERS. CITATION #78209-10 ISSUED.
MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN COOKED/PREPARED, REMOVED FROM IT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGING/REPACKAGED, ETC. IN WALK-IN AND REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS.
MUST USE APPROVED FREEZER BAGS AND NOT THE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO STORE THE FOOD PRODUCT IN REACH IN FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.
MUST PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.
MUST REMOVE STOCK ITEMS BEING STORED UNDER THE PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA.
MUST REPLACE RIPPED/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON PREP REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA (IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT).
MUST PROVIDE PARTITIONERS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE 3RD EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SUSHI PREP AREA.
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE FROM REACH IN FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AND CLEAN FREEZERS.
MUST INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE MEN'S TOILET WASH BOWL AND BEHIND BAR-THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CALIBRATED METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE (TAKING).
MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN BAR AND BASEMENT IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND SMALL COOLER AT SUSHI BAR AT 45.6F. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 15LBS. COOKED RICE HELD IN WARMER AT 122.5F. NO SUSHI RICE PH TESTING DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. RICE DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $20.00.
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. BAR CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER. FOUND 0PPM CHLORINE DURING INSPECTION. NO GLASSES BEING WASHED DURING INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. NO SOAP AT SUSHI BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND OBSERVED FOOD PREP BOWL IN SAME SINK. EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOODS IN BOTH AREAS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION THE FOLLOWING FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. SIX CARDBOARD BOXES LABELED AS BONELESS, SKINLESS CHICKEN BREASTS FROM FOOD CHICKEN DISTRIBUTOR FILLED WITH APPROXIMATLY 2LBS. FRESH CILANTRO, 2LBS. FRESH RAW GREEN BEANS, 2LBS. RAW JALEPENO PEPPERS, 5LBS. FRESH CELERY STALKS, 5LBS. LIMES, 5LBS. LEMONS. ALSO ONE CASE OF RAW EGGS STORED ON SHELVING ABOVE THE MENTIONED VEGETABLES. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER STORAGE METHODS. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $100.00.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF SUSHI BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR ON COOKS LINE.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTING IN EXHAUST HOOD NOT OPERATIONAL, MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FREEZER STORAGE AREA.
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. VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRT, MUST CLEAN.
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