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Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2025-08-04 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 3 ▾
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 (A;B;D) - OBSERVED VARIOUS PIECES OF USED EQUIPMENT, BOXED NEW EQUIPMENT, AND FOOD SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE/OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FO...
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-903.11(A;C) - OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE/OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-903.11(A;C) - OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXES OF SINGLES SERVICES ITEMS AND CUPS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN REAR HALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND ONTO SHELVES.
2025-07-28 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA WITHOUT A HAND WASHING SIGN INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS PRIOR TO RETURNING TO WORK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND SIGN AT SINK.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE AND THE MAIN ICE HOLDING COMPARTMENT TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED WITH A BLACK AND GREY SLIME AND SUBSTANCE THAT IS DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRU...
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED VARIOUS PIECES OF USED EQUIPMENT, BOXED NEW EQUIPMENT, AND FOOD SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE/OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR LONG TERM STORAGE...
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-903.11(A;C) - OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXES OF SINGLES SERVICES ITEMS AND CUPS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN REAR HALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND ONTO SHELVES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE/OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE REPLACEMENT.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR ALL SANITIZING SOLUTIONS USED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 - OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN EVERY WOMEN'S/UNISEX BATHROOM.
2025-05-09 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED VARIOUS KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN THE GAPS OF THE PREP COOLERS AND PREP TABLE AT THE MAIN PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM OVENS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL IN USE UTENSILS IN APPROPRIATE PLACE IN BETWEEN USE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXES OF SINGLES SERVICES ITEMS AND CUPS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN REAR HALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND ONTO SHELVES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. SINK STILL FUNCTIONAL BUT WATER DRAINING VERY SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE SLOW DRAINING SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED LEAK FROM BASE OF FAUCET OF SPRAY SINK NEXT TO REAR DISH MA...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN EVERY WOMEN'S/UNISEX BATHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SMALL EQUIPMENT CLOSET IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE NORTHEAST MOST CORNER OF FACILITY TO BE DISORGANIZED AND FULL OF EXTRA EQUIPMENT STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS AND REMOVE ANY ITEMS NOT N...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE MISSING FILTER AND VARIOUS GAPS PRESENT IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING FILTERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2024-03-18 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR COOLERS AND INSIDE PEPSI STAND UP 1-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
3-DOOR SUSHI REACH IN COOLER RIGHT SIDE DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER DOOR GASKET.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED CONDENSATION FROM WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CODENSER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AROUND DISHMACHINE AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AROUND DISHWASH AREA DISHMACHINE.
2022-01-27 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE BIN. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE KITCHEN PREP STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUTLERY DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
2020-03-11 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE BIN AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OFFICE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
2019-11-15 Pass w/ Conditions Suspected Food Poisoning CRITICAL 8 ▾
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES WASHED HANDS AT THE PREP SINK WITH GLOVES ON, WIPED THEM WITH PAPER TOWELS AND WENT BACK TO THE PREP TABLE TO CONTINUE PREPARING FOOD; WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE NO BARE HAND CONTACT POL...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASH SINK BY THE FREEZERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 80F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED NO DOCUMENTATION STATING SALMON AND OTHER FISH USED FOR SUSHI HAVE BEEN FROZEN FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FREEZING RECORDS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
2019-06-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 15 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED HAND WASH SINKS AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR TO BE INACCESSIBLE WITH PREP TABLE INFRONT OF SINK AT THE KITCHEN AND BOTTLES OF ALCOHOLIC DRINKS INSIDE THE SINK AT THE BAR. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED THE PREP TABLE AND RELOCATED IT AND ...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASH SINK.TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK WAS 83.1F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND SINK WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND UP TO 110F WITH A MIXING VALVE. PRIORITY VIOLATIO...
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
3-202.18 (A)NOTED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS)IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED AND THEN T...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-SALMON 49.6F, CRAB 45.0F, IMITATION CRAB MEAT46.2F, MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 51 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $400.00 THROUGH DENATURIN...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO C...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (SUSHI) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED MECHANICAL STOPPERS AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS (NOT WORKING) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS
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.
2018-02-27 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
2017-09-12 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-08-15 Fail License CRITICAL 9 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED AN OPEN CONVEYOR BELT SYSTEM IN PLACE THAT WILL BE USED TO TRANSPORT SUSHI THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE THIS DEPARTMENT WITH WRITTEN PLAN FOR HOW FOOD WILL BE PROTECTED ON THIS SYSTEM, INCLUDING SNEEZE-PROTECTION AND TEMPERATURE CONT...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE, INCLUDING RECENT REPORTS, PESTICIDE CHEMICAL INFORMATION AND IDPH LICENSE INFORMATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT OBSERVED ON SITE FOR LOW-TEMP CHLORINE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST ELIMINATE MOISTURE FORMING ON CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN CONSTRUCTION DUST AND DEBRIS FROM ALL SINKS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH ROOM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FINISH INSTALLING SODA LINE SYSTEM AND MOUNT HAND GUN AT BAR. MUST FINISH MOUNTING SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS AT ALL HAND SINKS (SOAP ALREADY PROVIDED ON SITE). MUST REPAIR LOOSE SINK STOPPERS AT LEFT AND CENTER COMPARTMENT OF LARGE 3 COMPA...
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS (SOME PREP TOP COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN MISSING THERMOMETERS).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CONSTRUCTION SCRAPS, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FROM REAR STORAGE AREA.
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