SOUTH COAST.

Chicago Health Dept

1700 S MICHIGAN AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

9 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Sep 2019.

Last inspected Sep 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 12

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Serious Facility Condition

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED A CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE ON PRINTED MENU BUT NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE PRINTED MENU HIGHLIGHTING THE SHELLFISH SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Serious Documentation & Training

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

NO LAB LETTER ON PREMISES VERIFYING THE PH AND WATER ACTIVITY LEVEL OF THE SUSHI RICE; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LETTER MUST BE PROVIDED BY AN APPROVED LABORATORY VERIFYING THAT THEIR SUSHI RICE HAS BEEN TESTED AND THAT IT MUST BE UPDATED EVERY FIVE YEARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED RUST ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT GREASE RECEPTOR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAY 2

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES MUST BE DISCARDED AFTER EACH USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 26

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

SEP 23

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

SEP 25

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR 6" OR HIGHER.

Minor Sanitation

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENT NOT MET.

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SEP 29

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

TWO STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT WORKING PROPERLY; MUST REPAIR STOPPERS.

SEP 26

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

BAR GUN HOLDER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REMOVE RAW WOOD FROM HOLDER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN DISH AREA, MUST SEAL HOLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

BAR GUN DRAIN LINE MUST DRAIN TO OPEN DRAIN SITE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 10

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS IE SPOONS AND FORKS IN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.

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. CLEAN LARGE OVERHEAD PIPING ABOVE DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND CLEAN WALLS AROUND ICE BIN AND SODA GUN HOLDER AT BAR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REROUTE SODA GUN DRAIN LINE INTO FLOOR DRAIN AT BAR.

JUN 2

2011

FAIL 9 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

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. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ICE CREAM CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM PREP TABLE BOTTOMS SHELVES, UTENSIL STORAGE RACKS, AND RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE RUST BUILDUP. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS FROM HAND WASH SINK AT BAR UNDER FAUCET AND EXTERIOR OF SAID SINK. PAINT WORN SHELVES AT BAR AND SUSHI BAR.

Minor Food Temperature

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

CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS, EXTERIOR OF SUSHI COLD HOLDING UNITS, LIGHT SHIELDS AT VENTILATION HOOD, UNDER, AROUND GREASE TRAP, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AT HARD TO REACH AREAS BEHIND EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, HAND WASH SINKS,AND STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. CLEAN FLOORS IN ELEVATOR ROOM AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS. ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR.

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. WIPE DOWN CEILING PANELS IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND WIPE DOWN WALL SECTIONS BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND PREP AREAS. REPAIR WORN WALL SECTION AT PREP AREA ENTRANCE. WIPE DOWN WALLS WITH BLACK STAINS AT REAR WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREAS, DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE DIPPER WELL WITH COLD RUNNING WATER FOR HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM SCOOPS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN SPILLS AROUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE, ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE ITEMS IN BASEMENT, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM BASEMENT/UNUSED CHEST FREEZER AT REAR WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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