SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUSHI PARA M.

BEAT. 48/100

1633 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 24, 2023 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 19 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
11 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
81
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 24
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE STAND UP 2-DOOR PREP COOLER- TOFU HELD AT 53.8 F AND CREAM CHEESE HELD AT 53.6 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOUND SAID 2-DOOR STAND UP COOLER DOOR HELD OPEN BY SMALL PLASTIC ITEM, PLASTIC ITEM WAS REMOVED AND COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 41.0 F. MUST KEEP ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS DOORS CLOSED. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 34 LBS, VALUED AT $100.00.

JUN 16
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWAGE LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MOVE ALL ITEMS STORED BENEATH THE SEWAGE LINES OR PROPERLY SHIELD THEM TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN HE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAPS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE SIDE OF THE SMOKER THAT IS USED AS A TABLETOP NEXT TO THE STOVE, THE INTERIOR OF THE STOVE, THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER, INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WAS OBSERVED ON THE WATER SUPPLY LINE TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

APR 4
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAPS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WAS OBSERVED ON THE WATER SUPPLY LINE TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

MAR 23
2022
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED ONE OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THERE WAS A SHIPPING PALLET WITH A BOX OF EQUIPMENT STORED IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIMY MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU TO INFORM CUSTOMERS OF THE RISKS OF CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A REMINDER STATEMENT MUST BE PROVIDED ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAPS, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BACK CORNER OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND WIRE SHELVES IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WAS OBSERVED ON THE WATER SUPPLY LINE TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

FEB 28
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP OF THE BROILER. CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

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FEB 20
2020
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP OF THE BROILER. CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2320358 ON 10/23/19 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS AND DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILTIY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO PARASITE DESTRUCTION RECORDS FOR SUSHI. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FREEZING RECORDS FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION FOR ALL RAW, RAW-MARINATED, PARTIALLY COOKED OR MARINATED-PARTIALLY COOKED FISH BEFORE SERVICE OR SALE IN READY TO EAT FORM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOOD. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN COOLERS AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS AND DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 20
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Observed slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portions of the ice machine used for human consumption. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

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

Observed dirt and debris on the floors in various areas: at the server stations, at the sushi counter in the corner of the counter near seating, in the kitchen along wall bases and under and around equipment and dish washing areas. Instructed facility to clean said areas and maintain.

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

Observed dust accumulation on the kitchen ceiling around the air vents and food splattered on the kitchen ceiling tiles. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the caulking between the wall and three compartment sink and between the wall and the dish machine sprayer sink to be black and worn. Instructed facility to remove caulking, clean affected areas, recaulk, and maintain.

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

Observed large waste water pipe in basement to be worn and rusting at the bottom of the curve in pipe. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

JUL 24
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ON BASEMENT ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH DRY STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY ON BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT SUSHI AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 10
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:- CHICKEN 46.1F, SUSHI 64.1F, TUNA 56F, SUSHI 51F, SALMON 47.4F AND SHRIMP 44.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 13 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $32.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

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

NOTED REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK INACCESSIBLE WITH BOXES OF COOKING OIL AND GALLONS OF SOY SAUCE IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE CONTAINERS FROM THE FRONT OF SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS THROUGH OUT COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN RUBBERS GASKET LINING AT DOOR OF REAR PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON THE LININGS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVES AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH SPILLS, FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT.

FEB 27
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SPLASHGUARDS ARE NEEDED FOR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT SUSHI BAR. MUST INSTALL/MAINTAIN.

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

DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

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

DETAIL CLEAN CEILING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

AUG 29
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

AUG 25
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBERSEVED LOW-TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZING SOLUTION WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING DISHES. SANITIZING TEST STRIP READ 0ppm AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED. DISHWASHER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK for WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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

FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

OCT 24
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN THE HOOD,FILTERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STOVE THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.

OCT 22
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AND LIME BUILDUP INSIDE THE UNIT. 7-38-005(A) SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN. UNIT IS TAGGED DO NOT USE. WHEN THE ICE MACHINE IS READY FOR AN INSPECTION FAX A LETTER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND A INSPECTOR WILL RETURN TO REMOVE THE TAG. FAX# 312-746-4240.

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

CLEAN THE HOOD, FILTERS COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS STOVE THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, REAR KITCHEN AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND FLOOR DRAIN COVERS NEEDED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA

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

FOUND WALL WITH SCATTERED SITES OF PEELING DEBRIS BEHIND DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT AREA, AND FRONT WALL LEADING TO REAR OUTSIDE AREA, MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

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

FOUND DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION COVERS IN DINING AREAS.

APR 25
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. KNIFE RACK NEEDED FOR KNIFE STORAGE RESTRICT STORING BETWEEN EQUIPMENT

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. CUTTING BOARD IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANED, OR REPLACED, BADLY STAINED, INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND COUNTER TABLE TOP NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, REAR KITCHEN AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND FLOOR DRAIN COVERS NEEDED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA

MINORSanitation
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. FOUND WALL WITH SCATTERED SITES OF PEELING DEBRIS BEHIND DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT AREA, AND FRONT WALL LEADING TO REAR OUTSIDE AREA, MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

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

MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, THATS NOT CLEAN FROM KITCHEN PREP AREA

JUN 3
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE MANY BUCKETS ON FLOOR BLOCKING SAID SINK,NO HANDSOAP,FOUND STORING MULTI-USE UTENSIL INSIDE HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,USE HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING ONLY.

MINORDocumentation & Training
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. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.FOUND NO CONSUMARY ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED,PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS NOT LABELED/DATED.

MINORSanitation
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.SPLASHGUARDS ARE NEEDED FOR EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT SUSHI BAR.

MINORSanitation
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.FOUND WALL WITH SCATTERED SITES OF PEELING DEBRIS BEHIND DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. FOUND DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION COVERS IN DINING AREAS.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.FOUND PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN KITCHEN NOT STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREAS.

AUG 20
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

MINORSanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SHELF BOTTOM CASE RUSTING UNDER HOOD.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HAND WASH SINKS IN KITCHEN,CLEAN MOP SINK,EXTERIORS OF DISH MACHINE,REACH IN COOLER DOORS WITH STAIN AND DEBBRIS.ALSO VENTS IN BOY AND GIRLS TOILET DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT WITH STANDING WATER DRY AT BASEMENT,AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN FLOORS IN TOILETS ALSO WITH DEBRIS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AT DISH MACHINE,WALLS AT 3COMP.,AND AT HAND WASH SINKS,WALLS AT ICE MACHINE,AND WALLS AT MOP SINK WITH STAINS AND FOOD DEBRIS,AND MAINTAIN SAME AT ALL TIMES.

APR 19
2010
PASSED
0 violations

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