SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUSHI BURRITO.

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1751 N SHEFFIELD AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 21, 2018 · passed

4 of 10 inspections passed, 1 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
4 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jul 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 21
2018
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYER CABINET.

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

OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA ABOVE TABLES AND REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT IN TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 30
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR HOLE IN SWING DOORS LEADING INTO REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR BROKEN LID OF FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST LEVEL OFF FLOOR UNDER FRONT WINDOW IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPES UNDER THE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN DUST FROM HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY, DINING ROOM, REAR PREP AND TOILET ROOM. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

INSTALL LIGHT IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JUL 19
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 57F, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF COOLER UNTIL SERVICED AND HOLDING A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER. 5 LBS OF CRAB SALAD, 57F, VALUED AT $15. 3 LBS OF TUNA, 55.2F, VALUED AT $15, AND 3 LBS OF SHRIMP, 56F, VALUED AT $30. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

MUST REPAIR HOLE IN SWING DOORS LEADING INTO REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR BROKEN LID OF FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST LEVEL OFF FLOOR UNDER FRONT WINDOW IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPES UNDER THE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN DUST FROM HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY, DINING ROOM, REAR PREP AND TOILET ROOM. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

INSTALL LIGHT IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING OR SERVING FOOD.

OCT 24
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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

MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS

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

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON TOPSIDE OF FRONT PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM EXTERIOR OF FRYER.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA , DINING AREA,TOILETROOM .MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM UPPER WALLS AND WINDOWS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA AND TOILETROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

JUN 27
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING HAIR WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON AND HANDLING FOOD ,TOUCHING THE SWINGING DOOR WITH THE SAME GLOVES ON AND HANDLING FOOD AGAIN ,HANDLING MOP WITH GLOVES ON AND HANDLING FOOD AND KNIFE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED SEVERAL DIRTY SOILED TOWELS INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND HANGING FROM SIDE OF HAND SINK,NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP HAND SINK FREE OF ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN FOR HAND WASHING.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IMPROPERLY THAWING 6- 1LB. INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED POUCHES OF SPICY TUNA ON DRAIN BOARD OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 53.8F,46.7F,45.1F,47.6F,50.5F,51.6F AND 1-2.5 LB. PACKAGE OF CRAB MEAT ON ABOVE WIRE RACK SHELF OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 49.2F AND 3- .5LB. PACKAGES OF RAW SHRIMP IN A POT OF HOT WATER IN FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 90.4F,96.5F,93.1F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 10LBS. $80.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY UPON ARRIVAL WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZADOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SPICY TUNA,SHRIMP,CRAB,SOUP,SUSHI RICE,ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:20 P.M.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE AND LABEL DESSERTS IN DISPLAY COOLER FOR SALE WITH INFO GIVEN.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN GLASS SLIDING DOORS ON TABLE TOP SUSHI PREP COOLER

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYER CABINET.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA AND GREASE BUILD UP AT FILTERS OF HOOD.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND TOILETROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN TOILETROOM.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

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OCT 7
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NOTED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR TO BE INACCESSIBLE WITH DISH WASHER TRAY WITH BIG PREP BOWL AND CUP AND GLASSES. ALSO NOTED A RACK HAMPER IN FRONT OF HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SUSHI,SOUP ETC).INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND HANDLED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY WITH GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

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

NOTED A LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION ON SITE.

APR 13
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING RAW FISH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD BELOW SUSHI PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED NON WORKING WALK IN COOLER CURRENTLY USED FOR DRY STORAGE WITH NO LIGHTING AVAILABLE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING WITHIN WALK IN COOLER.

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

A BACK FLOW PREVENTER IS NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN HOSE BIB OR OTHER BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATED IN PLACE. ADDITONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

DEC 16
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE DUMSPTER LID WIDE OPEN WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. SURROUNDING AREA BY THE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER WITH DEBRIS ALL AROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED ALL THE TIMES AND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID MUST BE CLOSED ALL THE TIMES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO GO OUT AND CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREAS AND CLOSED THE LID OF THE DUMPSTER DURING INSPECTION.

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

FILTER AND HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE .

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

HEAVY LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET.

JUL 10
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A BARRIER/DOOR TO PROTECT THE FOODS IN THE PREP AREA GOING TO THE WASHROOM.

JUL 8
2014
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

WALK IN COOLER AT 60.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0 F OR BELOW. (NO FOODS INSIDE THE COOLER,ESTABLISHEMNT IS NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME). CRITICAL VOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED, WITH BIG HOLE ON THE MIDDLE PORTION OF THE LID. MUST REPLACE LID . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

MUST INSTALL A BARRIER/DOOR TO PROTECT THE FOODS IN THE PREP AREA GOING TO THE WASHROOM.

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