AUG 12
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUSHI PARA TOO.
YOUR CALL. 54/100
2258 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 12, 2025 · passed
9 of 17 inspections passed, 4 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
9 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
84
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jul 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON SHELVES LOCATED BY COOKING EQUIPTMENT. MUST REMOVE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE INSIDE COOKING FRYERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
OCT 102024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 10
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN CEILING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 22024FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 2
2024
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABELED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN CEILING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2579633 ON 08/04/23. #44. ALL STORED BOWLS, POTS PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED. ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. #49. PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE OVEN. MUST REMOVE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE INTERIOR OF THE TALL GLASS DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE ALL OR REMOVE RUST AND RE-PAINT/SEAL. NOTED THE TOP OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55. ALL WALL SINK CAULKING AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK, KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, DISH MACHINE NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY OR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE ALLPEELING PAINT ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING/PEELING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILING AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK AREA. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 42023PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
AUG 4
2023
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
ALL STORED BOWLS, POTS PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.----ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED HANGING CLOTH CURTAINS LEADING TO THE WASHROOMS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE OVEN. MUST REMOVE.----OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE INTERIOR OF THE TALL GLASS DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE ALL, OR REMOVE RUST AND RE-PAINT/SEAL.----NOTED THE TOP OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK UNDER THE FRONT SUSHI BAR HAND SINK AND REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL WALL SINK CAULKING AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK, KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, DISH MACHINE NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY OR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE ALL.----PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING/PEELING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILING AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK AREA. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.
DEC 72021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 7
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPLATTER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. OBSERVED CEILING UNCLEAN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD.
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DEC 12020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 1
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. COOKED CRAB SITTING OUT ON COUNTER AT 59.4F, SUSHI ROLLS FOUND AT 56.1F ON COUNTER AND RAW SALMON FOUND AT 44.6F IN PREP COOLER AT SUSHI STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER THREW OUT ALL FOOD AND DENATURED WITH BLEACH. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS AT A COST OF $75.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/17/2019, REPORT #2289034. #58- OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
AT RE INSPECTION, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED,FRIED SHRIMP, COOKED RICE,ETC. INFORMED SITE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEVER TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT DATE MARKING, CHICKEN SKEWERS, FRIED SHRIMP SPICY MAYO DRESSINGS, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED INTACT COMMERCIALLY VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES OF FISH THAWING IMPROPERLY IN COOLER, ON SITE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE SEAL ON VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES OF FISH MUST BE BROKEN AND/OR FISH MUST BE REMOVED FROM VACUUM PACKAGE, THEN THAWED UNDER REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO BREAK SEAL AND/OR REMOVE FISH FROM VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES AND THAW OUTSIDE OF PACKAGING UNDER REFRIGERATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER PROBE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION TO DETERMINE PROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER PROBE TO DETERMINE PROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN WOMEN/EMPLOYEES SHARED RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN ADDITION TO ROOM TRASH CAN. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
MAY 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED,FRIED SHRIMP, COOKED RICE,ETC. INFORMED SITE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEVER TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE SHARED RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE, 0PPM OBTAINED ON CHLORINE TEST STRIPS, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAVE MACHINE SERVICED AND TO ENSURE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT SAID MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION# 7-38-025 CATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED ON BACK COUNTER LEDGE, AT SUSHI STATION AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 90.9F, 8OZ GODZILA FISH ROLL, $10.00 108F, 1LB OF FRIED SHRIMP, $8.00 60.8F, 3LBS OF MARINATED COOKED EEL, $50.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 4LBS-8OZ OF TCS FOODS, AT A TOTAL OF $68.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT DATE MARKING, CHICKEN SKEWERS, FRIED SHRIMP SPICY MAYO DRESSINGS, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED INTACT COMMERCIALLY VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES OF FISH THAWING IMPROPERLY IN COOLER, ON SITE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE SEAL ON VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES OF FISH MUST BE BROKEN AND/OR FISH MUST BE REMOVED FROM VACUUM PACKAGE, THEN THAWED UNDER REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO BREAK SEAL AND/OR REMOVE FISH FROM VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES AND THAW OUTSIDE OF PACKAGING UNDER REFRIGERATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER PROBE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION TO DETERMINE PROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER PROBE TO DETERMINE PROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS ENCRUSTED THROUGHOUT WALL SURFACE IN FOOD PREP AREA DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN WOMEN/EMPLOYEES SHARED RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN ADDITION TO ROOM TRASH CAN. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
JUN 142018PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2018
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABELED ITEMS BY THE PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND ON SHELVINH IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH MACHINE AND BEHIND PREP TABLES. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED DIRT ON LIGHT SHILED COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
MAY 312017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 31
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND SMALL PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP. DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD IN PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS INSIDE COKE COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
MAY 182017FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 18
2017
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, FRESH TUNA, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COOLER BEHIND THE SUSHI BAR. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 48F TO 51F, VALUED AT $50. TUNA WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1937960, DATED 6/30/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #35; MUST CLEAN DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND AT CASH REGISTER,VENT AT VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE DISH MACHINE #38; MUST CLEAN GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK AND DISH MACHINE HAS A FOUL ODOR AND MAINTAIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND SMALL PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP. DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD IN PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS INSIDE COKE COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLE BEHIND SUSHI BAR, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN GREASE FROM STOVE, FRYER. ALSO, CLEAN DEAD BUGS FROM FRONT WINDOW SILL AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT SUSHI PREP AREAS, UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT ,DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP, DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION PRESENT. CLEAN FLOOR AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR, AND IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL BASE AT KITCHEN DOOR ENTRANCE IN REAR. REPAIR PEELING PAINT AROUND WALL AT DISH MACHINE. CLEAN HOOD ND FILTERS IN PREP AREA, EXCESSIVE GREASE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST INSTALL SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS ABOVE THE SUSHI PREP AREA. ALSO, REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR BROKEN TOILET IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM (ADDITIONAL WORKING TOILET IN TOILET ROOM). REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 1-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP. REPAIR BROKEN STOPPERS ON 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR LEAK FROM BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED COOK NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE COOKING FOOD IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIME WHILE COOKING OR PREPARING FOOD.
JUN 302016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 30
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A RICE COOKER ON A TABLE IN FRONT OF HAND SINK NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS.MANAGER REMOVED TABLE FROM IN FRONT OF SINK DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN GLASS REACH IN COOLER,WALK IN COOLER,LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,CUTTING BOARDS,MOLD BUILD UP INSIDE OF FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK & 1- COMP SINK,,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP,MICROWAVE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND HALLWAY AND KEEP DRY.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE,WALK IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND AT CASH REGISTER,VENT AT VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE DISH MACHINE
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK AND DISH MACHINE HAS A FOUL ODOR AND MAINTAIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.
OCT 162015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 16
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
AUG 272015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 27
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
AUG 202015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 20
2015
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE OF REAR DOOR OF KITHCEN LEADING TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST RODENTPROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN IN A RUST FREE CONDITION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD. ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED BACK SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. DEGREASE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHIEN UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE.
JUL 282014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 28
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKET OF THE ONE DOOR PREP COOLER RIPPED OFF.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BY THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SUSHI BAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN AND REMOVE RUST ON ALL FLOOR DRAIN COVER AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER BY THE ICE MAKER AREA.
JUL 242014FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 24
2014
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
NO COOLER OR FREEZER IN THE SUSHI BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COOLER,SUSHI CASE AND FREZEER FOR THE SUSHI. ALL COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW,FREEZERS AT 0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. DRIED AND FRESH GREASE ALONG THE RIM OF THE LID AND SURROUNDING AREAS NOT MAINTAINED (WITH DEBRIS ALL OVER THE GROUND). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SURROUNDING AREAS AND THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKET OF THE ONE DOOR PREP COOLER RIPPED OFF.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BY THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SUSHI BAR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN AND REMOVE RUST ON ALL FLOOR DRAIN COVER AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER BY THE ICE MAKER AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS BEHIND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL, MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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