STRATFORD ON THE PARK/NAOKI SUSHI/ASAP POKE.

Chicago Health Dept

2300 N LINCOLN PARK WEST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

13 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2019.

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
VIOLATIONS
49
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING/PREPPING/SLICING FOOD ON CUTTING BOARD, AT PREP LINE, WITH SINGLE USE GLOVES ON, THEN SAID FOOD HANDLER BEGAN HANDLING/TOUCHING PERSONAL CELL PHONE/SCREEN, WHICH CONTAMINATED THE GLOVED HANDS.THEN SAID FOOD HANDLER PUT CELL PHONE IN POCKET, THEN BEGAN PREPARING/SLICING FOOD AT PREP STATION. AFTER CONTAMINATION, FOOD HANDLER FAILED TO REMOVE GLOVES, THEN WASH HANDS, THEN PUT ON NEW PAIR OF GLOVES, AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATED THE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT CELLS PHONES ARE NOT TO BE USED/TOUCHED/HANDLED AT PREP AREAS, ALSO GLOVES SHOULD BE REMOVED, THEN HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATED THE HANDS AND BEFORE HANDLING FOOD, FOOD EQUIPMENT, ETC. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Chemical Safety
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

OBSERVED VACUUM SEALED FOODS ON SITE FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE WITH NO COMMERCIAL/VALIDATING INVOICES. NOTED THE FOLLOWING VACUUM SEALED FOOD/S ON SITE: *2LBS,TAMAGO, EGG CUSTARD DISH, $6.00 *.50LB OF SQUID, $5.00 *7.3OZ OF HAJIKI SEAWEED, $3.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOODS AT A 2.75LBS AT A VALUE OF $14.00 NO VACUUM SEALING MACHINE FOUND ON SITE. INFORMED SITE THAT FOODS MUST COME FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE WITH INVOICES AND LABELS. ALSO INFORMED SITE THAT IN ORDER TO USE VACUUM SEALING MACHINE, A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED SITE TO CONTACT CDPH FOR HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE APPROVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED DRY GOODS/TO GO CONTAINERS, ETC. STORED INSIDE SHELVING RACKS, UNDER DRAINAGE BLACK GALVANIZED PIPE/LINES, IN BASEMENT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED SITE TO RELOCATE INVENTORY OR ENCASE PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED.

Serious Other
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKETING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON RAW UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU (SUSHI) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINES, COFFEE MACHINES AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE ROOMS. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

SEP 6
2017
PASS 7 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DEFROST DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN CONTACT SURFACE OF ALL RACKS IN INTRO DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS (CORNERS) UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FILTERS IN PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT IN DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO, SEAL HOLE IN CEILING WHERE EXIT SIGN WAS REMOVED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS OVER PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA OFF RECEIVING ROOM. REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN HALLWAY AND IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM OFF RECEIVING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

REMOVE NON-WORKING KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; BLAST CHILLER AND SMOKER FROM PREP AREA.

NOV 22
2016
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST MAKE PULL OUT DRAWER AT WAIT STATION AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

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

Inspector Comments: MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FORM LOWER CABINETS AT GARBAGE CANS IN ALL PREP AREAS & 1- COMP SINK IN BAKERY AREA,LOWER SHELVES IN LARGE REACH IN COOLERS

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FLOOR TROUT IN 3- COMP DISH WASHING AREA,FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL AREAS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALL IN DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES IN DISH MACHINE AREA,BAKERY PREP AREA,RECEIVING AREA,MSSING WALL TILES IN MOPSINK CLOSET.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS IN 3- COMP AND DISH MACHINE AREAS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALL VENTS IN DINING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.

NOV 15
2016
FAIL 6 violations
Serious Sanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1933209 6/21/16 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINKS IN SUSHI BAR PREP AREA.#33-MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN SUSHI BAR PREP AREA.#34-MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AND FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT PREP AREA.#35-MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS.#36-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS.MUST MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

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

MUST MAKE PULL OUT DRAWER AT WAIT STATION AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FORM LOWER CABINETS AT GARBAGE CANS IN ALL PREP AREAS & 1- COMP SINK IN BAKERY AREA,LOWER SHELVES IN LARGE REACH IN COOLERS

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FLOOR TROUT IN 3- COMP DISH WASHING AREA,FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL AREAS.

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

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALL IN DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES IN DISH MACHINE AREA,BAKERY PREP AREA,RECEIVING AREA,MSSING WALL TILES IN MOPSINK CLOSET.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS IN 3- COMP AND DISH MACHINE AREAS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALL VENTS IN DINING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA

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JUN 21
2016
PASS 6 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN SUSHI BAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE BOTTLES WITH WIDER MOUTHS TO BE ABLE TO SANITIZE.

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

MUST CLEAN RAILINGS NEXT TO DUMP SINK AND CABINETS,PREP COOLER HAS POOLING WATER INSIDE,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE (CRUSHED ICE),SHELVING UNITS IN SUSHI BAR PREP AREA

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AND FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON UPPER WALL OVER PREP AREA AND MOLD FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET,LIGHT SHIELDS IN RECEIVING PREP AREA,VENTILATION VENTS.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED,LOOSE AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA,RECEIVING AREA.

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

MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.

NOV 5
2015
PASS 1 violation
Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST INSTALL EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS WITHIN ALL COOLERS THAT CAN BE CHECKED FREQUENTLY TO INSURE COOLERS ARE RUNNING AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 25
2014
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 23
2014
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO HOT WATER AT WASH BOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND TO BE 65.8F. HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE AT CUSTOMER WASHROOMS AND EXPOSED HAND SINKS. GIVEN 48 HOURS TO PROVIDE HOT WATER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND INSTRUCTED TO USE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Serious Other
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN ON 9-6-13 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS OR IN AN AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS HAVE ACCESS TO. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B). TODAYS SUMMARY POSTED.

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

CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO POST VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS OR POST ON MENU.

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

MUST NOT USE OLD, USED SEA SHELLS AS FOOD PLATES FOR SERVICE. ALL FOOD CONTACT DISHWARE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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

MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE SPRAY ARM SINK AT DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REPLACE.

SEP 6
2013
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAND WASH SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.

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

EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

JUN 13
2012
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 14
2010
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 4
2010
FAIL 4 violations
Serious Plumbing & Waste
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 3-4-10 #154937 NOT CORRECTED. #38-NO VENTILATION IN BOTH RESTROOMS OF THE LOUNGE AREA, MUST PROVIDE.

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. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE MUST LABEL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. BOTH SPRAY ARMS AT DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEAKS, MUST REPAIR. ALL OTHER WASHROOMS MUST HAVE VENTILATION.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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 SERVER STATION COOLER CONTAINING DAIRY.

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