SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUSHI LOUNGE.

EAT. 77/100

234 W CERMAK RD · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 2, 2014 · passed

Passed all 3 inspections, but 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Sep 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 2
2014
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE LABELED

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

OBSERVED RACKS WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS WITH RUST AND PEELING PAINT. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE INTERIOR RACKS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS IN KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE ROOM UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND STATIONARY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ICE MACHINE, DISH MACHINE, AND STOVE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITHIN BATHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS WITHIN WASHROOM.

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

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRTY/MILDEWY SEALANT ON INTERIOR OF SINK. ALL DIRTY/MILDEWY SEALANT MUST BE REMOVED AND SINK MUST BE SEALED IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY MANNER AND MAINTAINED.

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

OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM FLUSHING HANDLE FOR LADIES ROOM TOILET. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS WITHIN KITCHEN. ALL REFRIGERATORS NEED EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS THAT ARE CHECKED OFTEN BY STAFF TO MAKE SURE THAT REFRIGERATORS ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND MAINTAINING 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE AND SODA/BEER STORED ON FLOOR OF REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. ALL FOOD/DRINK MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR. OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESS EQUIPMENT. MUST GET RID OF ANY UNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

OCT 1
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING WITH 50-100 PPM OF CHLORINE. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE VERY UNCLEAN WITH BUILD UP OF BLACK MOILD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

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

ALL BULK ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE LABELED.

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

OBSERVED RACKS WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS WITH RUST AND PEELING PAINT. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE INTERIOR RACKS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS IN KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE ROOM UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND STATIONARY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ICE MACHINE, DISH MACHINE, AND STOVE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITHIN BATHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS WITHIN WASHROOM.

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

OBSERVED AREA AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN UNCLEAN WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST CLEAN AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HADNSINK FOR HANDWASHING ONLY IN BAR AREA.

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

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRTY/MILDEWY SEALANT ON INTERIOR OF SINK. ALL DIRTY/MILDEWY SEALANT MUST BE REMOVED AND SINK MUST BE SEALED IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY MANNER AND MAINTAINED.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS WITHIN KITCHEN. ALL REFRIGERATORS NEED EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS THAT ARE CHECKED OFTEN BY STAFF TO MAKE SURE THAT REFRIGERATORS ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND MAINTAINING 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESS EQUIPMENT. MUST GET RID OF ANY UNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE AND SODA/BEER STORED ON FLOOR OF REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. ALL FOOD/DRINK MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.

SEP 30
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF INDERNEATH BAR. PAINT RUSTY STORAGE RACK IN BEER WALK-IN COOLER.

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

CLEAN CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, AND ENTIRE EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE,

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

CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP ON FLOOR BY WALL OF DEEP FRYER. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. STAIRS LEADING UP TO REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NEED CLEANING.

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

CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN DISHWASHING AND FOOD PREP AREAS.

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

MUST INSATALL A CHECK VALVE OR BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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