SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUSHI AVENUE, INCORPORATED.

EAT. 94/100

30 W HURON ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 4, 2021 · passed

Passed all 17 inspections, but 4 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
15 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
15
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 4
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET ON HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 31
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

JUL 8
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

COOLER THERMOMETER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

AUG 23
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(F) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11 (A) (B 1-3,4-7) (A) OBSERVED PREPACKAGED SUSHI LABEL WITHOUT THE PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS OF THE MANUFACTURER,PACKER,DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ON LABEL.

JAN 19
2018
PASSED
0 violations
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SEP 13
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed rush and chipped paint on metal shelves in walk in freezer. Must repair and remove rust. Observed deep groves in heavily soiled cutting boards in prep area. Must resurface or replace. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

AUG 23
2016
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 4
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

MAY 28
2015
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 26
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 57.7F.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF ASSORTED SUSHI ROLLS INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-PHILLY ROLL 54.1F,FANTASY SPRING ROLL 53.8F,VEGETABLE SPRING ROLL 51.3F,SPICY SHRIMP ROLL 53.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 120 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $8906.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

MAR 13
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FANS INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER.

DEC 19
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MOLDY INSULATION COVERING FOR COOLING UNIT INSIDE PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT PACKAGED FOOD DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

MAR 21
2013
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 6
2011
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 5
2011
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 9
2010
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 5
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. Prep reach in coolers door rubber gaskets with accumilated food debris. Must clean and maintain.

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