NOV 27
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUSHI O SUSHI.
YOUR CALL. 57/100
346 W ARMITAGE AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 27, 2023 · passed
8 of 11 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
: 3-307.11-- MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT SUSHI PREP HAND WASHING SINK.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
4-301.16-- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA FOR SUSHI PREP PURPOSES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 172023FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 17
2023
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
THE FRONT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK BEING USED FOR DISHWASHING IS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE HAND-WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP. THE WALKWAY IS BLOCKED BY AN INSTALLED ICE MACHINE. DISHWASHER HAS NO EASY ACCESS TO THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE MACHINE OR INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE PLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT SUSHI PREP HAND WASHING SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE TOASTER OVEN AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
RAW WOOD BEING USED AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT AND RAW WOOD WALL MOUNT FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER ARM MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA FOR SUSHI PREP PURPOSES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2556060 ON 5-19-22 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #47----- DUCT TAPE IS USED FOR REPAIRING SEVERAL EQUIPMENT/DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE WHERE EVER DUCT TAPE IS USED. #48--- NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON-SITE STORED ON TOP SHELF IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 192022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 19
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER. PANEL USED ON SHELF BY THE GAS METER WHERE ITEMS ARE STORED NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL DUCT TAPE IS USED AS MEANS OF REPAIRING SEVERAL EQUIPMENT/DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON-SITE STORED ON TOP SHELF IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
GREASE SPILLAGE UNDER THE DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
DEC 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 302018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 30
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A)(A) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-203.11 HANDWASHING SINK NEEDED AT THE REAR COFFEE STATION/PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WIT HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17(C)(C) OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT-TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS(SUSHI). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ITEMS IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUS ELEVATE ITEM 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED A FEW FLOOR TILES BROKEN IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-03667 OBSERED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
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APR 52017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 5
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST STORE MULTI-USE UTENSIL BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA FRONT PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR, AND FROM REAR EXIT DOOR. MAINTAIN ALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS) THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 62016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 6
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE OVER SIZE POT ON SHELF THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGE IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE WASH,RINSED AND SANITIZED,RUST SHELVING UNIT FROM SUSHI PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP ON GASKETS OF SUSHI PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE FROM FRYER CABINET
MAY 62015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 6
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PRESENT. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
MAY 232013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 23
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PREPARED FOODS IN FREEZER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON ALL SIDES OF SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS SEALANT AROUND SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT FRONT SUSHI PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR ALL FRONT SUSHI PREP COOLERS.
JAN 112010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 11
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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 MUST BE LABLED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE TAPE TO REPAIR RUBBER SEALS ON ALL COOLER DOORS. MUST NOT USE NEWSPAPER OR TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST NOT USE PAPER, CARDBOARD OR TAPE TO SEAL ANY OPENINGS IN WALLS OR CEILING.
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